Spanking the Monkey

Spanking the Monkey is a 1994 US independent black comedy written and directed by David O. Russell. The title of the movie is a slang phrase for masturbation and is used in the film by one of the teenage characters. It was filmed in Pawling, New York. Spanking the Monkey won the Audience Award at the 1994 Sundance Film Festival and the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay. It was produced by Dean Silvers of Teatown Communications Gr... More

Initial release date:

  • Jul 15, 1994

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Runtime:

  • 1 h 40 min

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Directed by

David O. Russell

David Owen Russell (born August 20, 1958) is an American film director and screenwriter. He has been praised for the loose, comic energy that characterizes his work. He has been the subject of controversy, while receiving much critical acclaim. His best known films are Spanking the Monkey (1994),...

Tagline:

  • Get a grip on yourself.
  • A gripping comedy about letting go.

Release date(s):

Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • Dec 6, 2005

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  • 1 h 40 min

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Estimated budget:

Currency Amount
  • 80,000

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Awards

Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay Winners

Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance Nominees

Appears in ranked lists:

List Rank Year Note
  • 5,486
  • Apr 25, 2010
  • 6.5
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