Product Details

• Actors: Wilford Brimley, Don Francks, Leslie Hope, Michael Ontkean, Katie Stuart
• Directors: Michael Anderson
• Format: Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: G (General Audience)
• Studio: BCI, A Navarre Corp Company
• DVD Release Date: August 14, 2007
• Run Time: 101 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000OTHVX6
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #73,651 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

An adolescent farmboy's otherwise humdrum summer is livened up considerably by the arrival to the woods near his home of four trained performing chimpanzees. The animals fled from the chaos when the train on which they were travelling (with their kindly trainer) violently derailed. Our young hero learns of the generous reward being offered by the chimps' trainer for their safe return and sets himself to the task. His charm dedication ingenuity and support from his loving family aid him as he researches monkey behavior at the town library and thwarts the efforts of his rivals the local bullies who are attempting to catch the chimps using less-than-humane practices. He also encounters the fabled spooky old hermit of the woods and learns some valuable lessons about the different paths one's life can take and how every choice we make is an opportunity to determine one's own course.System Requirements:Running Time: 101 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: CHILDREN/FAMILY Rating: G UPC: 787364786893

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful movie, June 24, 2004

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Funkee Monkee "Kristyn" (Hampton, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Summer of the Monkeys [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Like a previous reviewer stated, the title didn't catch me. The cover (I was 8 and judging by the cover was the way to tell) looked bored and showed off a boring deal. It didn't help that it looked rural. It just looked dull!

How wrong I was! I haven't watched this movie in probably five years, but I remember it's magic. It was just a great, simple movie. You could relate to Jay-he was the troublemaker, yet often felt ignored. Corey Sevier is one of those actors that you see everywhere but you can't quite put your finger on it--but he's great!

The highlights of this movie are simple scenes, really. Unlike most, there's no HUGE event that leads the movie. That said, it's a simple movie that even young kids can enjoy. Kids who's favorites movie list upon the Fast and the Furious, may not like it because it's not that kind of movie-but sensitive children are sure to love it!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Movie for the Entire Family, August 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Summer of the Monkeys [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I went to the mall and saw this movie sold at Best Buy. I had the priviledge to watch it on cable just today. We need more movies like this to instill family values. I think this is a super movie for the whole family. Have some tissues ready.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Movie with a sweet message, October 15, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Summer of the Monkeys [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This movie is not really about monkeys but a story about a young boy growing up and out of selfishness. It's wonderful to watch this boy take a big step to becoming a man by the things he experiences one eventful summer. I was satisfied to have my children watch a film with such a great message.It was also nice to watch a film with clean language. You won't be sorry you watched it.
A Concerned Christian Mom