Gibby
“Add a little monkey to your life.”
Synopsis
A young teenage girl, Katie, can not snap out of her depression after losing her mother. Katie has lost interest in school, her friends, and gymnastics. All that changes in the summer when she is asked to monkeysit Gibby, her science teacher's Capuchin monkey. Taking care of the monkey changes her life in a big way. Gibby's happy-go-lucky personality renews Katie's zest for life. Gibby helps her with gymnastics, renewing friendships (including finding a potential boyfriend) and overcoming her nemesis, a mean girl who is out to beat Katie at everything.
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Gibby (2016) - Official Trailer (HD)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-07-11
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Crystal the Monkey
Gibby
Shannon Elizabeth
Ms. Martin
Peyton Meyer
Tommy
Shelby Lyon
Katie
Ysa Penarejo
Alicia
Sean Patrick Flanery
Frank
Vivica A. Fox
Director
Tess Kartel
Coach
Eryn Nicole Pablico
Diane
Sabina Bacino
Cindy
Logan Riley
Beverly
Brieana Davis
Nicole
Luara Hayrapetyan
Self (as Luara)
Marshall Lyon
Billy
Lily Manos
Billy's sister
Jeanne Marquis
Katie's mother
Ansley Arnow
Eve
Darius Wilson
Jake
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 2, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Gorn
- Screenplay & Story
- Greg Lyon
- Original Score
- Crystal A. Frost
- Original Title
- Gibby
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Gorn
Greg Lyon
Crystal A. Frost
Gary Rohan
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Gorn
Director
Greg Lyon
Writer
Crystal A. Frost
Original Music Composer
Gary Rohan
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gibby
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What is Gibby about?
A young teenage girl, Katie, can not snap out of her depression after losing her mother. Katie has lost interest in school, her friends, and gymnastics. All that changes in the summer when she is asked to monkeysit Gibby, her science teacher's Capuchin monkey. Taking care of the monkey changes her life in a big way. Gibby's happy-go-lucky personality renews Katie's zest for life. Gibby helps her with gymnastics, renewing friendships (including finding a potential boyfriend) and overcoming her nemesis, a mean girl who is out to beat Katie at everything.
Who directed Gibby?
Gibby was directed by Phil Gorn.
Who stars in Gibby?
The principal cast of Gibby includes Crystal the Monkey, Shannon Elizabeth, Peyton Meyer, Shelby Lyon, Ysa Penarejo.
When was Gibby released and how long is it?
Gibby was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Gibby?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gibby was composed by Crystal A. Frost.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gibby?
Gibby holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).