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81 minPG-13documentaryWorth an evening
7.0/ 10(154 ratings)• TMDB
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Synopsis

Maya, a toque macaque, gives birth to her son Kip after a secret mating with a male monkey, only to face challenges from rival monkeys and food scarcity.

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What Critics Say

Disneynature documentary has some awesome footage, a monkey stole my birthday cake!
Jordan HoffmanRead full article
April 16, 2015
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Why Watch

  • Follow Maya's unique parenting in the wild.
  • See monkeys raid a human birthday party.
  • Meet the Lowborn monkeys and their survival tactics.

Did You Know

  • Monkey Kingdom was released on April 17, 2015, by Disneynature.
  • The film grossed $16,272,000 by June 2015.
  • It has a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 55 reviews.
  • The average CinemaScore grade from audiences was 'A−'.

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Animal behavior enthusiastsNature documentary fansSri Lanka culture lovers
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who directed the documentary Monkey Kingdom?

Monkey Kingdom was directed and produced by Mark Linfield and Alastair Fothergill.

What is the main character's name in Monkey Kingdom?

The main character in Monkey Kingdom is a toque macaque named Maya.

What was the box office gross of Monkey Kingdom as of June 2015?

As of June 2015, Monkey Kingdom grossed $16,272,000.

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