The Monkey's Uncle
“More fun than a barrel of teenagers!”
Synopsis
College whiz-kid Merlin Jones concocts a method for teaching advanced information to a chimpanzee, then creates a flying machine of his own design, ultimately raising havoc on the campus.
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Walt Disney's The Monkey's Uncle (1965) Original TV Spot
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-02-19
Top Cast
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Tommy Kirk
Merlin Jones
Annette Funicello
Jennifer
Leon Ames
Judge Holmsby
Arthur O'Connell
Darius Green III
Frank Faylen
Mr. Dearborne
Leon Tyler
Leon
Brian Wilson
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Carl Wilson
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Dennis Wilson
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Al Jardine
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Mike Love
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Norman Grabowski
Norman
Cheryl Miller
Lisa
Connie Gilchrist
Mrs. Gossett
Alan Hewitt
Professor Shattuck
Gage Clarke
College President
Mark Goddard
Haywood
Harry Holcombe
Regent
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 18, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Stevenson
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfred Lewis Levitt, Helen Slote Levitt
- Original Score
- Buddy Baker
- Original Title
- The Monkey's Uncle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Stevenson
Alfred Lewis Levitt, Helen Slote Levitt
Buddy Baker
Edward Colman
Cotton Warburton
Ron Miller, Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Stevenson
Director
Alfred Lewis Levitt
Writer
Ron Miller
Producer
Edward Colman
Director of Photography
Cotton Warburton
Editor
Buddy Baker
Original Music Composer
Helen Slote Levitt
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Monkey's Uncle
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What is The Monkey's Uncle about?
College whiz-kid Merlin Jones concocts a method for teaching advanced information to a chimpanzee, then creates a flying machine of his own design, ultimately raising havoc on the campus.
Who directed The Monkey's Uncle?
The Monkey's Uncle was directed by Robert Stevenson.
Who stars in The Monkey's Uncle?
The principal cast of The Monkey's Uncle includes Tommy Kirk, Annette Funicello, Leon Ames, Arthur O'Connell, Frank Faylen.
When was The Monkey's Uncle released and how long is it?
The Monkey's Uncle was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Monkey's Uncle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Monkey's Uncle was composed by Buddy Baker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Monkey's Uncle?
The Monkey's Uncle holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).