Spanking the Monkey
"A gripping comedy about letting go."
Originally released in 1994. Spanking the Monkey is a comedy/drama film. directed by David O. Russell.
Starring Jeremy Davies, Alberta Watson, and Benjamin Hendrickson
Synopsis
Bright young student Raymond Aibelli is forced to sidetrack an important medical internship because his mother, Susan, is recovering from a broken leg. When he isn't tasked with the most mundane aspects of Susan's recuperation, Raymond finds distraction in a neighborhood girl, Toni Peck. But, as Susan begins relying on her son for both physical and emotional needs, Raymond starts developing disturbing and unwanted new yearnings.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 15, 1994
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (79 votes)
Budget
$200K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $200,000
Production Companies
- Swelter Films
- Fine Line Features
- Buckeye Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spanking the Monkey about?
Bright young student Raymond Aibelli is forced to sidetrack an important medical internship because his mother, Susan, is recovering from a broken leg. When he isn't tasked with the most mundane as...
Who directed Spanking the Monkey?
Spanking the Monkey was directed by David O. Russell.
How long is Spanking the Monkey?
Spanking the Monkey has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Spanking the Monkey released?
Spanking the Monkey was released on January 15, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Spanking the Monkey?
The main cast of Spanking the Monkey includes Jeremy Davies, Alberta Watson, Benjamin Hendrickson, Carla Gallo, Matthew Puckett.