Spanking the Monkey (1994)
Spanking the Monkey is a 1994 comedy movie directed by David O. Russell, with a running time of 1h 46m. It stars Jeremy Davies, Alberta Watson and Benjamin Hendrickson.
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 answers
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 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.
When was Spanking the Monkey released?
Spanking the Monkey was released on 15 January 1994.
How long is Spanking the Monkey?
Spanking the Monkey runs 1h 46m.
Who made Spanking the Monkey?
Spanking the Monkey was directed by David O. Russell.
Cast
- Jeremy Davies as Ray Aibelli
- Alberta Watson as Susan Aibelli
- Benjamin Hendrickson as Tom Aibelli
- Carla Gallo as Toni Peck
- Matthew Puckett as Nicky
- Judette Jones as Aunt Helen
- Zak Orth as Curtis
- Josh Philip Weinstein as Joel
- Judah Domke as Don
- Lleana Stratton as Fran Gibson
- Richard Husson as Dr. Peck
- Liberty Jean as Motel Woman #1