Top 10 Action Movies with Monkeys

Description: An astronaut crash-lands on a planet where apes are the dominant species, leading to a series of action-packed confrontations and revelations about humanity's fate.

Fact: The film was groundbreaking for its use of makeup and special effects to portray the apes, earning an Academy Award for Best Costume Design.

Description: A quadriplegic man adopts a helper monkey that turns out to be a bit too helpful, leading to a series of violent events. This film blends horror with action, making it a unique entry in the monkey movie genre.

Fact: The film was directed by George A. Romero, known for his work in horror cinema. The monkey's name in the film, Ella, was also the name of the real-life capuchin monkey who played her.

Description: An expedition into the Congo to find diamonds encounters a tribe of killer gorillas. While not strictly a "monkey" movie, the action-packed adventure and the focus on primates make it a fitting inclusion.

Fact: The film is based on the novel by Michael Crichton, and the special effects for the gorillas were done by Stan Winston, famous for his work on "Jurassic Park."

Description: A deadly virus spreads from monkeys to humans, leading to a race against time to contain the outbreak. While primarily a thriller, the film's action sequences and the central role of monkeys make it relevant.

Fact: The movie was inspired by real-life events like the Ebola outbreaks in Africa. Dustin Hoffman's character was based on a real-life military virologist.

Description: A cartoonist falls into a coma and enters a surreal underworld where his own creation, Monkeybone, comes to life, leading to a wild adventure to escape back to reality.

Fact: The film was directed by Henry Selick, known for "The Nightmare Before Christmas." It was a box office disappointment but has since gained a cult following.

Description: Based on the classic Chinese novel "Journey to the West," this film features Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, in a series of action-packed adventures to protect a monk on his quest for sacred scriptures.

Fact: The film uses a mix of CGI and motion capture to bring the Monkey King to life, with Donnie Yen providing the voice and motion capture for the character.

Description: In this sequel, the apes, led by Caesar, face off against a group of human survivors, resulting in intense action sequences showcasing the apes' intelligence and combat skills.

Fact: The film's motion capture technology was so advanced that Andy Serkis, who played Caesar, was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance.

Description: While not strictly an action movie, the film includes several action sequences where Mowgli, with the help of Baloo and Bagheera, fights against Shere Khan, showcasing the strength and agility of jungle animals.

Fact: This live-action adaptation used photorealistic CGI animals, with Neel Sethi being the only human actor on screen.

Description: The final chapter in the reboot trilogy, where Caesar leads his apes in a war against a human army, delivering epic action and emotional depth.

Fact: The film was praised for its visual effects, with the apes' expressions being so realistic that viewers often forgot they were watching CGI.

Description: Another adaptation of "Journey to the West," this animated film focuses on the Monkey King's journey to redemption, filled with action-packed battles and humor.

Fact: The film was a massive success in China, becoming one of the highest-grossing animated films in the country's history.