Spanking the Monkey(1994)
A gripping comedy about letting go.
Spanking the Monkey 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.
Spanking the Monkey (1994) is a comedy and drama film directed by David O. Russell, released on January 15, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Jeremy Davies, Alberta Watson, Benjamin Hendrickson and Carla Gallo. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 88 ratings.
- Director:
- David O. Russell
- Writers:
- David O. Russell
- Producers:
- Dean Silvers
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Mayers
- Composer:
- David Carbonara
- Production:
- Swelter Films, Fine Line Features, Buckeye Films
- Budget:
- $200,000
- Status:
- Released
Spanking the Monkey (1994) Trailer
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Spanking the Monkey Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeremy Davies
as Ray Aibelli
Alberta Watson
as Susan Aibelli
Benjamin Hendrickson
as Tom Aibelli
Carla Gallo
as Toni Peck
- Matthew Puckett
Matthew Puckett
as Nicky
- Judette Jones
Judette Jones
as Aunt Helen
Zak Orth
as Curtis
Josh Philip Weinstein
as Joel
Judah Domke
as Don
- Lleana Stratton
Lleana Stratton
as Fran Gibson
- Richard Husson
Richard Husson
as Dr. Peck
- Liberty Jean
Liberty Jean
as Motel Woman #1
Key crew
Directed by David O. Russell, written by David O. Russell, produced by Dean Silvers.
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Spanking the Monkey Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 88 ratings.
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Spanking the Monkey – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Spanking the Monkey?
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The main cast of Spanking the Monkey (1994) includes Jeremy Davies, Alberta Watson, Benjamin Hendrickson, Carla Gallo and Matthew Puckett. The film was directed by David O. Russell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Spanking the Monkey released?
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Spanking the Monkey was released on January 15, 1994 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Spanking the Monkey worth watching?
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Spanking the Monkey (1994) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 88 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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