Spanking the Monkey (1994)

  • NR
  • 01/15/1994 (US)
  • Comedy, Drama
  • 1h 46m

A gripping comedy about letting go.

Overview

Bright young student Raymond Aibelli is forced to sidetrack an important medical internship because his mother, Susan, is recovering from a broken leg. When he isn't tasked with the most mundane aspects of Susan's recuperation, Raymond finds distraction in a neighborhood girl, Toni Peck. But, as Susan begins relying on her son for both physical and emotional needs, Raymond starts developing disturbing and unwanted new yearnings.

David O. Russell

Director, Writer

Cast

Jeremy Davies's headshot

Jeremy Davies

Ray Aibelli
Alberta Watson's headshot

Alberta Watson

Susan Aibelli
Benjamin Hendrickson's headshot

Benjamin Hendrickson

Tom Aibelli
Carla Gallo's headshot

Carla Gallo

Toni Peck
Matthew Puckett's headshot

Matthew Puckett

Nicky
Judette Jones's headshot

Judette Jones

Aunt Helen
Zak Orth's headshot

Zak Orth

Curtis
Josh Philip Weinstein's headshot

Josh Philip Weinstein

Joel

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