Monkey Trouble

In the charming family comedy *Monkey Trouble* (1994), young Eva’s life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers a capuchin monkey named Dodger. While the primate appears to be an adorable companion, Eva soon uncovers a startling secret: Dodger has been trained by a pair of ruthless criminals to infiltrate homes and commit high-stakes burglaries. Determined to save the animal from his life of crime, Eva takes Dodger in, hiding him in her bedroom with the ambitious goal of "re-training" him to be a normal, well-behaved pet. However, the stakes are high. As Eva struggles to keep her new friend a secret from her mother and her stepfather—who suffers from severe animal allergies—she finds herself caught in a web of mounting misunderstandings. When her parents begin to suspect her of shoplifting and dishonesty, Eva’s efforts to protect Dodger threaten to tear her family apart. To make matters worse, the criminals are desperate to recover their stolen asset and are hot on the trail. As the pressure mounts, Eva must navigate a dangerous game of cat and mouse to keep Dodger safe. Can she prove her maturity and rehabilitate the monkey before the criminals close in, or will her secret cost her everything? This heartwarming tale explores the complex bonds between children and animals, the weight of responsibility, and the courage required to tell the truth.