Character Relationships in Monkey Trouble

Dodger (played by Finster) is a protagonist in Monkey Trouble. A Capuchin monkey originally named Fingers who pickpockets for a Romani thief and a mafia syndicate. After fleeing his abusive owner, he is adopted by Eva and renamed Dodger. He initially struggles with his criminal habits but eventually learns to stop, gets temporarily stolen by his former owner, and ultimately reunites with Eva as her beloved pet. Eva (played by Thora Birch) is a protagonist in Monkey Trouble. A nine-year-old girl who dreams of getting a pet dog but faces restrictions from her mother and stepfather. She discovers a runaway monkey, hides him, and trains him to abandon his pickpocketing ways. Her actions inadvertently bring stolen goods home, leading to a confrontation that clears her name and results in the thief's arrest. Azro (played by Harvey Keitel) appears in Monkey Trouble. A Romani kleptomaniac who lives with and exploits a Capuchin monkey for theft. He is coerced into working for a local mafia syndicate. After his monkey runs away, he relentlessly pursues it, causes trouble for Eva's family, and is ultimately arrested by the police after his crimes are exposed. Amy (played by Mimi Rogers) appears in Monkey Trouble. Eva's mother who initially denies her daughter a pet due to concerns about responsibility. When stolen jewelry appears in Eva's room, she investigates and eventually believes Eva's explanation about the monkey and the thief, helping her husband realize the truth and supporting the family's new pet. Charlie (played by Victor Argo) appears in Monkey Trouble. Tom (played by Christopher McDonald) appears in Monkey Trouble. A police lieutenant and Eva's stepfather who suffers from severe fur allergies. He initially suspects a cold or a rat infestation when sneezing. Upon discovering stolen items, he investigates alongside his wife, successfully arrests the thief, and overcomes his allergy to accept the monkey as part of the family. Jack (played by Adrian Johnson) appears in Monkey Trouble. Eva's toddler brother. He is occasionally cared for by Tessa and is briefly mentioned at the end when Eva brings him and Dodger to school to show her classmates. Mark (played by Adam LaVorgna) appears in Monkey Trouble.

Character Relationship Map: Monkey Trouble

Monkey Trouble (1994) Poster

Monkey Trouble (1994) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.

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Story Analysis

A young girl bonds with an escaped thief monkey while navigating family restrictions and a criminal underworld.

Plot Progression

  1. The Monkey's Arrival
  2. Dodger's Double Life
  3. Crime and Consequences
  4. Reunion and Resolution

Directed by Franco Amurri

Monkey Trouble (1994) · 5.7/10 · comedy, family