Akiko, the Flying Monkey

Akiko, the Flying Monkey is a family film about a young monkey living in a zoo who escapes to find relatives living in the wild. Along the way, the main character forms an alliance with other animals, including a chameleon, a raccoon, and an eagle. Together, they navigate a large city and face various obstacles to reach the forest and help other captive animals gain their freedom.

Directed and written by Veit Helmer, this project is the third film in his career, following The Bra and Gondola. Produced by Veit Helmer-Filmproduktion in Germany, the movie features a voice cast including Nellie Thalbach, Meret Becker, Benno Fürmann, Heike Makatsch, Arnel Taci, and Georg Tryphon. The credited cast consists of 22 performers. Since its release in June 2025, the film has received a limited number of ratings, holding a score of 4.9/10 on IMDb based on 46 votes.