---
title: "Shimmy: The First Monkey King"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shimmy-the-first-monkey-king-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1085046
imdb_id: "tt21448604"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 101
community_rating: 5.9
vote_count: 40
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Shimmy: The First Monkey King (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shimmy-the-first-monkey-king-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Shimmy: The First Monkey King is a 2023 animated film that follows a cheeky monkey named Shimmy. After discovering superhero-like powers, Shimmy must learn to control his extraordinary transformative abilities to prevent powerful demonic forces from sending the universe into chaos.

The movie falls into the adventure, action, comedy, and fantasy genres. It is categorized under kids and family and was released in 2023.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A monkey discovers superhero powers and must control his transformative abilities to save the universe."

### Why Watch
- Features a protagonist with extraordinary transformative abilities
- Combines animation, adventure, action, comedy, and fantasy genres
- Created by the creator of Disney's Dinosaur

### Caveats & Content Note
- The plot involves preventing powerful demonic forces from causing universal chaos
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a kids and family adventure with animation, action, comedy, and fantasy elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #superhero-origin, #transformative-abilities, #demonic-forces, #animated-adventure, #fantasy-action, #cheeky-monkey

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Dick Zondag, Ralph Zondag
- **Networks / Studios**: Eastern International Pictures Group, Europe-China Pictures Group, Magik Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **David Semery**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Shimmy: The First Monkey King?
The film is available on Apple TV.

### Q: Is Shimmy: The First Monkey King worth watching?
The film is an animated adventure featuring a cheeky monkey with superhero powers.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 41 minutes.

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
The movie is an animation that includes adventure, action, comedy, and fantasy.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Shimmy: The First Monkey King — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1085046)
- [Shimmy: The First Monkey King (2023) - Cast & Crew — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1085046/cast)
- [Shimmy: The First Monkey King (2023) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21448604/)
- [Full cast of Shimmy: The First Monkey King (Movie, 2023 ...](https://www.moviemeter.com/movies/animation/shimmy-the-first-monkey-king/cast)
- [Shimmy: The First Monkey King (2023) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/shimmy-the-first-monkey-king/credits)

---
*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*