Monkey Man Soundtrack: Directed by Dev Patel, Monkey Man is an upcoming action thriller. Paul Angunawela, John Collee, and Dev Patel wrote it.
Genre: Action, Thriller
Release Date: April 5, 2024
An anonymous young man wants to take revenge on the corrupt leaders because they killed his mother and continue to torture the poor, so he starts a campaign of revenge against them.
Who composed the Monkey Man Soundtrack?
Jed Kurzel composed the music for Monkey Man. He is an Australian composer, confirmed via the film’s official credits (earlier versions of this article incorrectly named a different composer — that has been corrected here).
Kurzel is best known for his frequent collaborations with director Justin Kurzel (his brother), scoring Snowtown, Macbeth (2015), Assassin’s Creed (2016), True History of the Kelly Gang, and Nitram. He also composed Alien: Covenant, The Babadook, and The Pope’s Exorcist.
For Monkey Man, Kurzel’s original score was released as a digital album on April 5, 2024, alongside a companion soundtrack of licensed songs curated by music supervisor Peymon Maskan.
Monkey Man Soundtrack List
- Beware of the Boys (Mundian To Bach Ke) – Panjabi MC feat. Jay-Z: This remix version is featured in the film’s official trailers. The original “Mundian To Bach Ke” first appeared on Panjabi MC’s 1998 album “Legalised”; the Jay-Z-featuring “Beware of the Boys” remix followed in 2003.
- 151 Rum – JID: Plays early in the film as a thief steals a woman’s wallet on the street.
- I Don’t Wanna Fight – Tina Turner: Featured as Kid and Alphonso ride an elevator to an upper floor of the club.
- Rivers of Babylon – Boney M.: Plays during a tense elevator sequence later in the film.
- Ooh La La (Dhol Mix) – Bappi Lahiri, Shreya Ghoshal & DJ A-Myth: Featured during a police chase sequence.
Beyond the licensed songs, Jed Kurzel’s original score — including cues like “Monkey Man,” “Baba Shakti,” “The Tree,” and “Hanuman” — carries much of the film’s action and emotional weight, released as a separate score album via Back Lot Music on April 5, 2024.
After the series release, you can listen to the complete soundtrack on platforms such as Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Spotify.
These platforms will provide you with a complete list of the songs included in the soundtrack and the artists and composers behind them.
Official Trailer: If you are curious about this film and interested in watching it, you can check out the trailer below, where you can get a glimpse of the story.
The film stars are Dev Patel, Sharlto Copley, Sobhita Dhulipala, Sikandar Kher, Pitobash, Brahim Chab, Adithi Kalkunte, Vipin Sharma, Joseph J.U. Taylor, Nagesh Bhonsle, Jino A. Samuel, and Alona Vykydanets.
The film producers are Dev Patel, Jomon Thomas, Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld, Ian Cooper, Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, Christine Haebler, Anjay Nagpal, Samarth Sahni, and Bavand Karim. (External Link: IMDB)
Quick Facts
| Title | Monkey Man |
| Genre | Action, Thriller |
| Release Date | April 5, 2024 |
| Director | Dev Patel |
| Score Composer | Jed Kurzel |
| Music Supervisor | Peymon Maskan |
| Studio | Universal Pictures, Bron Studios, Thunder Road Films, Monkeypaw Productions |
| Where to Stream | Peacock; also available to rent/buy on Prime Video and Apple TV+ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Monkey Man score?
Jed Kurzel composed the original score for Monkey Man. The Australian composer is known for his frequent collaborations with director Justin Kurzel (Macbeth, Assassin’s Creed, True History of the Kelly Gang, Nitram) and for scoring Alien: Covenant and The Babadook.
Is “Mundian To Bach Ke” actually in the Monkey Man movie?
The Panjabi MC and Jay-Z remix “Beware of the Boys (Mundian To Bach Ke)” appears in the film’s official trailers. The film itself features a different set of licensed hip-hop and electronic tracks, including songs by JID, Tina Turner, and Boney M.
Is there an official Monkey Man soundtrack album?
Yes. Jed Kurzel’s original score was released as a digital album via Back Lot Music on April 5, 2024, the same day the film opened in theaters.
Where can I watch Monkey Man?
Monkey Man streams on Peacock and is available to rent or buy digitally on platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV+.
Who stars in Monkey Man?
Dev Patel stars as “Kid,” alongside Sharlto Copley, Sobhita Dhulipala, Sikandar Kher, Pitobash, and Vipin Sharma.
Related reading: Explore more movie soundtracks, or find out what else is streaming in our Prime Video and Apple TV+ guides.