Summer Of The Monkeys (1998) Rating: Starring: Wilford Brimley, Don Francks, Leslie Hope, Michael Ontkean, Corey Sevier, Katie Stuart Director: Michael Anderson Category: Drama, Comedy, Family Studio: Disney / Buena Vista Subtitles: Length: 101 mins     One boy's discovery leads to the adventure of a lifetime! Based on the award-winning novel by Wilson Rawls, Disney's classic coming-of-age adventure offers a humorous and heartwarming story that spans generations. Beautifully filmed, Summer of the Monkeys is an unforgettable tale about Jay Berry Lee-a twelve-year-old boy growing up on a farm who dreams of buying the pony he loves. When his dog Rowdy wants to investigate a strange noise in "the bottoms"-a place Jay is forbidden to go-he reluctantly follows. Incredibly, they discover a band of four runaway circus monkeys who prove to be clever and elusive troublemakers. Once Jay learns there is a handsome reward for their return, the chase is on for a summer of fun, thrills and danger. Along the way Jay learns a lot about the monkeys and what's really important in life than he ever imagined. Including wonderful performances by veteran actors Wilford Brimley (Cocoon, The Natural) and Michael Ontkean (Slap Shot, Postcards From the Edge), Summer of the Monkeys is a classic story of life-changing experiences your whole family will love!