Movies and TvShows featuring "monkey-actor" theme.

Tarzan (1966) follows the story of a feral child named Tarzan who was raised by chimpanzees in the jungle. He learns to swing on vines, communicate with animals, and becomes a superhero to protect the jungle and its inhabitants.

Dr. John Dolittle has the world in his hands: A beautiful wife, adorable daughters, and a successful career. But when he rediscovers his childhood ability to communicate with animals, his life takes an unexpected turn. Animals of all kinds seek his medical advice, but his colleagues think he's going mad. As the clinic he used to work for faces a big takeover, Dolittle must make difficult decisions while also trying to save his family. And when a circus tiger falls seriously ill, Dolittle's skills are put to the ultimate test.

In a top-secret research project, a chimpanzee becomes exposed to radiation, giving him incredible powers. As the military tries to contain him, the chimp begins to question the inhumanity of his situation and embarks on a mission to seek justice.

The comic 'Bluntman and Chronic' is based on real-life stoners Jay and Silent Bob, so when they get no profit from a big-screen adaptation, they set out to wreck the movie. They discover that their comic book characters have been made into a Hollywood movie without their permission and decide to go to Hollywood to stop its production. On their journey, they encounter various comedic situations, including hitchhiking, animal rights activists, diamond theft, and mistaken identity. In the end, they manage to disrupt the filming of the movie and secure their share of the profits. They also find love and seek revenge against their online detractors.

Jack, a chimpanzee with the ability to play ice hockey, is discovered by a hockey coach and becomes a star player for a struggling team. As Jack's skills and popularity grow, he faces challenges both on and off the ice, proving that he is the most valuable member of the team.

Monkey Trouble follows the story of a young girl who adopts a mischievous monkey. As she grows fond of the monkey, she soon discovers that he is causing trouble everywhere he goes. Despite the chaos, the girl forms a strong bond with the monkey and learns valuable lessons about responsibility and family.

Gorillas in the Mist is a biographical drama based on the true story of Dian Fossey, a renowned scientist and animal activist who dedicated her life to studying and protecting gorillas in Africa. The movie follows Dian as she travels to Rwanda and establishes a research camp in the remote mountains to study the behavior of gorillas. She faces numerous challenges, including poachers, who pose a threat to the gorillas and their habitat. Dian becomes deeply connected to the gorillas and forms a strong bond with them, leading her to fight against their potential extinction. The movie explores themes of conservation, environmental destruction, and the importance of preserving wildlife in their natural habitats.

In 1920s New York City, a socialite forms an unlikely bond with a chimpanzee named Buddy. Together, they embark on a hilarious and heartwarming adventure, encountering various eccentric characters along the way.

A scientist creates a love potion that causes chaos when it falls into the wrong hands. The potion leads to unexpected and hilarious consequences as people find themselves falling in love with the wrong people. Can the scientist find a way to reverse the effects before it's too late?

Tarzan, the jungle man, wakes up from a coma and finds himself in the unfamiliar streets of New York City. He must navigate the concrete jungle and face various challenges while trying to find his way back to the jungle.

Tarzán was a half-hour syndicated series that aired 1991–1994. In this version of the show, Tarzan was portrayed as a blond environmentalist, with Jane turned into a French ecologist. Ron Ely, famous for playing Tarzan in the original series, played a character named Gorden Shaw in the first season episode “Tarzan the Hunted”.

In Bedtime for Bonzo, a college professor takes on the challenge of raising a mischievous chimpanzee named Bonzo as part of a social experiment. Chaos and hilarity ensue as Bonzo wreaks havoc on the professor's life, causing scandal and creating a lot of gossip on campus. The professor must navigate his personal and professional life while dealing with Bonzo's antics, leading to unexpected and comedic situations.

MXP: Most Xtreme Primate is a comedy family movie about a talented chimpanzee named Jack, who becomes a snowboarding champion. With his incredible skills and determination, Jack overcomes various challenges to fulfill his dreams.

A skateboarding chimpanzee named Jack becomes a valuable member of a struggling hockey team. As he helps the team improve their game, Jack also forms special bonds with his human teammates and brings a new level of energy and excitement to the sport. However, when a false accusation threatens Jack's place on the team, the players must come together to clear his name and prove that he belongs.

Evan Reed is the best motocross coach in the country. After leading his daughter Callie to the national championships, he decides to set his sights on a more personal challenge: saving a local dirt track from an evil biker gang. When Evan's best rider injuries himself, a surprising substitute teaches Evan and the kids that anything is possible.

Mr. Smith is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from September 23 through December 16, 1983. The series was based around the premise of a talking orangutan. Mr. Smith was canceled after thirteen episodes were aired. The orangutan who played Mr. Smith had previously been featured in the Clint Eastwood movies Any Which Way You Can and Every Which Way But Loose.

A talking monkey seeks to gain fame and fortune as a movie star, but instead finds what's most important, a family.

Meet Roddy a 20 something year old adoptee from Africa who wants to be an actor, and is also an ape.

When a lovable animal actor inherits an orangutan, he is thrust into a world of comedic chaos. Hilarity ensues as the mischievous primate wreaks havoc on his new owner's life, leading to a series of hilarious and unforgettable adventures.

The Glass Slipper (1955) is a musical fantasy movie about a young girl named Ella who lives with her wicked stepmother and stepsisters. She meets a prince at a palace ball and leaves behind her glass slipper. With the help of her fairy godmother, Ella's dreams come true as she is reunited with the prince.