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Series Freshness: Jan 28, 2026

The Monkeys

Animated series, filmed in the Soviet Studio Soyuzmultfilm Director Leonid Shvartsman on the script children's writer Grigory Oster. The series follows the adventures of five kids monkeys, who live with mother in the zoo. Children differ fantastic energy, prone to adventurism and naivete, their mother has to correct antics and save them from trouble.

7Movies
★ 7.5 Avg Rating

Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis

The The Monkeys has evolved significantly over a span of 12 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 7 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.

The "Series" Benchmark: 6.5/10

The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 6.5. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," The Monkeys has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Careful, Monkeys! standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.

Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal

Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the The Monkeys. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the The Monkeys franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

1
Garland of Kids

Garland of Kids

1983★ 6.7HIT

First film. On a trip to the zoo come a group of children, each of them holding a hand over the rope. Monkeys are introduced to the group, mingling with the chi...

2
Careful, Monkeys!

Careful, Monkeys!

1984★ 7.5SUPER HIT

Second film. Adventures of little monkeys, secretly from their mother escaped from a zoo to the city....

3
Monkeys and the Robbers

Monkeys and the Robbers

1987★ 6.0ABOVE AVERAGE

Small explosive monkeys stand guard over the order of the city....

4
How the Monkeys Ate Lunch

How the Monkeys Ate Lunch

1987★ 5.5ABOVE AVERAGE

Fourth film. The story of the visit of the monkeys outside the city and their meeting with the human family in which the daughter is naughty and doesn't want to...

5
Monkeys, Forward!

Monkeys, Forward!

1993★ 6.7HIT

The fifth animated movie in the "Monkeys" series....

6
Monkeys in the Opera House

Monkeys in the Opera House

1995★ 6.7HIT

Small explosive monkeys culturally spend their time in the theater....

7
Monkeys. The First Aid

Monkeys. The First Aid

1997★ 6.7HIT

The seventh story in the "Monkeys" series...

Common Questions about The Monkeys

How many movies are in the The Monkeys?

There are currently 7 movies in the The Monkeys, starting from Garland of Kids to the latest release, Monkeys in the Opera House.

What is the best order to watch the The Monkeys?

The best way to watch the The Monkeys is usually in release order: starting with Garland of Kids and ending with Monkeys in the Opera House. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the The Monkeys?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Careful, Monkeys! in this franchise.