Movie

The Monkey Hustle

“Live the scam. Work the sham.”

★ 5.7(9)19761h 30m

The Monkey Hustle is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 19 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Arthur Marks
Release date: 1976-12-24
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: American International Pictures

The Monkey Hustle — trailer

About The Monkey Hustle

The Monkey Hustle is a 1976 movie in the Action, Comedy and Crime genres, directed by Arthur Marks, starring Yaphet Kotto, Kirk Calloway and Thomas Carter. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Monkey Hustle in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A new highway threatens a Chicago neighborhood, so to protest the residents throw a block party.

Cast

Yaphet Kotto

Daddy Foxx

Kirk Calloway

Baby 'D

Thomas Carter

Player

Donn C. Harper

Tiny

Lynn Caridine

Jan-Jan

Patricia McCaskill

Shirl

Lynn Harris

Sweet Potatoe

Rudy Ray Moore

Goldie

Rosalind Cash

Mama

Randy Brooks

Win

Debbi Morgan

Fuddle Bagley

Mr. Molet

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Monkey Hustle in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream The Monkey Hustle on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.

Is The Monkey Hustle on Netflix?+

The Monkey Hustle is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is The Monkey Hustle?+

The Monkey Hustle has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in The Monkey Hustle?+

The Monkey Hustle stars Yaphet Kotto, Kirk Calloway, Thomas Carter, Donn C. Harper and Lynn Caridine.

When did The Monkey Hustle come out?+

The Monkey Hustle is a 1976 movie directed by Arthur Marks.

What genre is The Monkey Hustle?+

The Monkey Hustle is Action, Comedy, Crime and Drama film.

Who directed The Monkey Hustle?+

The Monkey Hustle was directed by Arthur Marks.