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Monkeybone

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21% Tomatometer 112 Reviews 28% Popcornmeter 25,000+ Ratings
Slipping into a coma following a freakish accident, cartoonist Stu Miley (Brendan Fraser) finds himself in an incredible fantasy world known as Down Town. To return to reality, Stu has to outwit Death, herself (Whoopi Goldberg)... but one of the cartoonist's own creations, Monkeybone, has come to life and is manically intent on destroying Stu's plans to resume his life.
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Though original and full of bizarre visuals, Monkeybone is too shapeless a movie, with unengaging characters and random situations that fail to build up laughs.

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Bob Thomas Associated Press Jan 17, 2018
It is a puzzling melange of live action and cartoon, real life and fantasy that is almost stupefyingly incoherent. Go to Full Review Lisa Alspector Chicago Reader Apr 26, 2007
You can almost see money dripping off the walls of the sets and cybersets in this special-effects extravaganza. Go to Full Review Derek Adams Time Out Jun 24, 2006
The design is often brilliant, although the film is nowhere near as tasteless or funny as it ought to be. Go to Full Review Cory Woodroof 615 Film Nov 10, 2022
It’s a lot of fun, even though it’s so damn weird at times I’m glad I didn’t see this as a kid so it wouldn’t give me uncontrollable nightmares. Brendan Fraser gives a delightful performance in the kind of role only he could really pull off. Go to Full Review Kathi Maio The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Feb 26, 2020
Monkeybone doesn't make a lot of sense, and, worse, makes little creative use of the contrast between animation and action. Go to Full Review Scott G. Mignola Common Sense Media Jan 2, 2011
1/5
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Robert P @Superbad Sep 19, 2026 Monkeybone =a *1* star Movie... See more Adrian P @RT60330052 May 23, 2026 This movie is just as good as you remember it to be. Aged like a fine wine. it’s brilliant! See more thiago S @Thiagostone May 14, 2026 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Erin M @Mightymotes Mar 16, 2026 Very weird and fun movie…..It will appeal easily to viewers who can embrace the oddball in all of us! Great actors and atmosphere, and well thought out and choreographed action and showman scenes! See more Peter W @Zed68 Feb 8, 2026 I don't get the hate for this. People say it's incoherent, but I didn't find that at all. It is a little basic in the story department, but the visuals are stunning and the cast is great. See more bowen p @Bobo93 Dec 14, 2025 Childhood favourite! See more Read all reviews
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Henry Selick

Director

Brendan Fraser

Stu Miley

Bridget Fonda

Julie McElroy

Rose McGowan

Kitty

Whoopi Goldberg

Death

Chris Kattan

Organ Donor Stu

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Monkeybone

Kitty (ROSE McGOWAN). one of the colorful residents of Downtown. tries to comfort an imprisoned Stu (BRENDAN FRASER). Herb (DAVE FOLEY, left) and Stu (BRENDAN FRASER) examine Monkeybone. a cartoon creation that has come to life. Stu (BRENDAN FRASER) is held captive by some of the unusual residents of Downtown. Death (WHOOPI GOLDBERG) and her assistant interrogate the hapless Stu Miley (BRENDAN FRASER.) Welcome to the incredible fantasy world of Downtown. CHRIS KATTAN portrays "Organ Donor Stu" ? a corpse who comes to life after being taken over by Stu Mile. Stu (BRENDAN FRASER) makes an emphatic point to The Grim Reaper. Wasp Woman. Hypnos (GIANCARLO ESPOSITO) and Stu (BRENDAN FRASER) have an informal chat. Julie (BRIDGET FONDA) is amused by Stu's (BRENDAN FRASER) inexplicable behavior, after his return from Downtown. Stu Miley (BRENDAN FRASER) arrives at Downtown. View more photos

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Synopsis Slipping into a coma following a freakish accident, cartoonist Stu Miley (Brendan Fraser) finds himself in an incredible fantasy world known as Down Town. To return to reality, Stu has to outwit Death, herself (Whoopi Goldberg)... but one of the cartoonist's own creations, Monkeybone, has come to life and is manically intent on destroying Stu's plans to resume his life.
Director
Henry Selick
Producer
Mark Radcliffe, Michael Barnathan
Screenwriter
Sam Hamm, Kaja Blackley
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
1492 Pictures, Twitching Image Studio, Twentieth Century Fox
Rating
PG-13 (Some Nudity|Crude Humor)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 23, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$5.4M
Runtime
1h 32m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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