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Monkeybone (2001)

12 93 min  -  Animation | Comedy | Fantasy  -   23 February 2001 (USA)
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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.

Director:

Henry Selick

Writers:

Kaja Blackley (graphic novel "Dark Town"), Sam Hamm
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Brendan Fraser ...
Bridget Fonda ...
John Turturro ...
Monkeybone (voice)
Chris Kattan ...
Giancarlo Esposito ...
Rose McGowan ...
Dave Foley ...
Herb (as David Foley)
Megan Mullally ...
Kimmy Miley
Bob Odenkirk ...
Head Surgeon
Pat Kilbane ...
Burger God Representative
Lisa Zane ...
Whoopi Goldberg ...
Sandra Thigpen ...
Wayne Wilderson ...
Hutch
Amy Higgins Amy Higgins ...
Clarissa (as Amy D. Higgins)
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Storyline

In a coma, Stu Miley a cartoonist who created a comic strip called Monkeybone which features a rascal monkey. He 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. Naturally, Monkeybone himself is there, and he and Stu quickly start fighting like cats and dogs. When Stu realizes that his sister, due to a pact they once made, is preparing to pull the plug on him, Stu makes a deal with Hypnos, the god of sleep, to help him steal a golden ticket from Death himself. But when Monkeybone takes over Stu's body and escapes to wreak havoc on the real world, Stu has to find a way to stop him before his sister pulls the plug on reality forever! Written by Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com}  

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Plot Keywords:

Death | Nightmare | Coma | Monkey | Bone Saw  | See more »

Taglines:

Bone 2 B Bad See more »

Genres:

Animation | Comedy | Fantasy | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for crude humor and some nudity See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Monkeybone - No Limite da Imaginação See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$75,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$2,685,078 (USA) (25 February 2001) (1722 Screens)

Gross:

$5,411,999 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The song "Hell" by the Squirrel Nut Zippers is heard in both Blast from the Past and "Monkeybone", both starring Brendan Fraser. Likewise, comic actor 'Dave Foley' appears in both films. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: When Chris Kattan's character flips from the first bar to the second in order to get into the party, you can see grip powder on the second bar from previous takes. See more »

Quotes

Stu Miley: Excuse me kitty. I'll be right back after I choke my monkey!
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Crazy Credits

Lisa Zane is listed in the opening credits, however due to editing her
entire time on screen is only about 20 seconds. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "Hewy's Animated Movie Reviews: Coraline (#2.3)" (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"Let's get it on"
Performed by Marvin Gaye See more »