In a coma, a cartoonist finds himself trapped within his own underground creation and must find a way to get back, while racing against his popular but treacherous character, Monkeybone.In a coma, a cartoonist finds himself trapped within his own underground creation and must find a way to get back, while racing against his popular but treacherous character, Monkeybone.In a coma, a cartoonist finds himself trapped within his own underground creation and must find a way to get back, while racing against his popular but treacherous character, Monkeybone.
- Awards
- 3 nominations
John Turturro
- Monkeybone
- (voice)
Amy Higgins
- Clarissa
- (as Amy D. Higgins)
- Director
- Writers
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- TriviaCartoon Network later went to make their hit late night block Adult Swim after receiving criticism from parents for supporting the movie and its marketing during its regular run time blocks.
- GoofsStu's hands, which were covered in cake, are totally clean in the next scene, when he jumps away from the dog.
- Quotes
Stephen King: How about that nightlight I asked you for?
Edgar Allen Poe (to King): King You Pussy!
Stephen King: Bite me Poe!
- Crazy creditsFollowing the credits a stop-motion animated statue, which gave Stu Miley his pajamas earlier in the film, is seen for a few seconds holding two flags. One reads THE and the other reads END.
- Alternate versionsAn Alternate ending was filmed which follows the scene when Stu Miley tries to stop Monkeybone from giving the world nightmares but the difference in this ending is that he was unsuccesful in doing so and thus gets trapped in Downtown forever while Monkeybone continues to take over his life on Earth.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Troldspejlet: Troldspejlet Special: Stop Motion (1999)
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This movie is way better than the reviews it gets!
OK, I couldn't just sit back and let these bad reviews tarnish this movie and perhaps keep someone from watching it. I can't even begin to describe Monkeybone and how it makes me feel and where it takes me when I watch it. I own it on DVD and have bought several copies for others.
I have watched this movie countless times and literally see something new each time. You are supposed to feel anxious and uneasy, that is kind of the whole point of the movie! Stu is lost in a nightmare and trapped with all of the things we imagine in a dreamworld. It really isn't that disturbing and both my son and my niece hold this movie very close to their hearts. You see, instead of Barney or the like they wanted Monkeybone over and over.
And anyone who thinks kids shouldn't watch it needs to lighten up.(Someone actually thought the opening sequence about a kid getting an erection over his teachers arm fat was too inappropriate to mention. My god, I am glad they weren't my parent is all I can say!)
I loved these kinds of movies when I was a kid and that is probably why love it so much. I think all the actors are hilarious and do a great job pulling off their roles; Chris Kattan gets me every time!
I have watched this movie countless times and literally see something new each time. You are supposed to feel anxious and uneasy, that is kind of the whole point of the movie! Stu is lost in a nightmare and trapped with all of the things we imagine in a dreamworld. It really isn't that disturbing and both my son and my niece hold this movie very close to their hearts. You see, instead of Barney or the like they wanted Monkeybone over and over.
And anyone who thinks kids shouldn't watch it needs to lighten up.(Someone actually thought the opening sequence about a kid getting an erection over his teachers arm fat was too inappropriate to mention. My god, I am glad they weren't my parent is all I can say!)
I loved these kinds of movies when I was a kid and that is probably why love it so much. I think all the actors are hilarious and do a great job pulling off their roles; Chris Kattan gets me every time!
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Box office
- Budget
- $75,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $5,411,999
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $2,685,078
- Feb 25, 2001
- Gross worldwide
- $7,622,365
- Runtime1 hour 33 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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