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Monkey Business (1952)

1952 • 1h 37m • Comedy • Approved

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On September 20, 2026

11670th by attention movie online

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Synopsis

Barnaby Fulton, an ambitious chemist at a leading chemical company, works tirelessly to create an elixir for eternal youth. During an experiment involving chimpanzees in the lab, a mix-up occurs when an animal spills an unknown liquid into the water cooler. Barnaby unknowingly drinks a combination of his experimental formula and the spilled liquid. He soon begins transforming, acting like a young man with renewed energy and impulsiveness. The once serious Barnaby starts behaving childishly, surprising his wife and boss. They too experience the same strange effects after accidentally drinking from the water cooler. This story explores science and human nature through the lens of age, responsibility, and the desire for immortality. The unexpected results of Barnaby's invention blend comedy and drama, creating a captivating experience.

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