Product Description

Based on the award-winning novel by Wilson Rawls, Summer of the Monkeys. A fourteen-year-old Jay Berry spent the summer trying to catch and return the elusive monkeys that have escaped to the woods in return for a reward and use the money to make his dream of owning a pony come true. However, he learns a lesson in self sacrifice and love when he is forced to choose between his dream pet and his sister's future, in this classic tale.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #67853 in DVD
• Brand: BCI ECLIPSE LLC
• Released on: 2007-08-14
• Rating: G (General Audience)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .38 pounds
• Running time: 101 minutes

Customer Reviews

Summer of the Monkeys
Over all good family movie for children to watch with their parents. Somewhat of a Life on the Prarie type movie with good Ideals and values for both the parents and their children.

Great, but shouldn't be rated G!
I have not read the book, so I have no point of reference there, but I did enjoy the movie very much.
It really is touching, and I thought it was well done all around.
HOWEVER, there is no way I'd give this a G rating. I was pretty regretful to have let my child watch this one, without skipping over parts. I don't think she caught the part where an old bootlegger is described as one who would shoot you and put your head up on a stick as a warning to others, but I am sure she did notice the dead body shown later in the film. It was unnecessarily gruesome, imo, panning slowly up the cold, pale hand, over the body, crushed by a tree, and focusing on the horrible, pale, dead face, with eyes open. I didn't say anything and I hope it won't haunt her. It probably will me though!
I'm learning the hard way that just because a movie is rated G, doesn't mean it is suitable for young kids. There was a lot to love about this movie and it provoked lots of good family discussion about unselfishness, love, forgiveness, and so on. There was also a lot of fighting and many scary moments, including a storm scene. The overall lessons are positive though, just beware of certain parts, if you have a young, or sensitive child

My Mother Loved this Movie
I ordered this movie for my mom who saw it previewed on another video. She often sits for a 9 year old girl. They both loved this movie. Jada