Monkey Business (1931)
Kernel Score: 76% · 210 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Comedy
Released: 1931-09-19
Runtime: 77 minutes
Where to watch Monkey Business
- Stream: YouTube TV
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- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Four stowaways get mixed up with gangsters while running riot on an ocean liner.
Monkey Business parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Monkey Business is a 1931 Marx Brothers comedy about four stowaways who cause chaos on an ocean liner and tangle with gangsters.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Involves cartoonish gangster conflict and a kidnapping subplot played for comedy, with no graphic violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Norman Z. McLeod
Cast
- Groucho Marx as Groucho
- Harpo Marx as Harpo
- Chico Marx as Chico
- Zeppo Marx as Zeppo
- Rockliffe Fellowes as J.J. 'Big Joe' Helton
- Harry Woods as Alky Briggs
- Thelma Todd as Lucille Briggs
- Ruth Hall as Mary Helton
- Tom Kennedy as Gibson
- Ben Taggart as Capt. Corcoran (uncredited)
Monkey Business FAQ
Is Monkey Business good?
Monkey Business has a 76% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 210 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Monkey Business?
In the US you can stream Monkey Business on YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Monkey Business OK for kids?
Monkey Business is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Monkey Business is a 1931 Marx Brothers comedy about four stowaways who cause chaos on an ocean liner and tangle with gangsters.
What movies are like Monkey Business?
If you liked Monkey Business, try Animal Crackers, The Gods Must Be Crazy II, Sons of the Desert and Design for Living.