Mighty Joe Young
"Survival is an instinct."
Originally released in 1998. Mighty Joe Young is a adventure/family film. directed by Ron Underwood.
Starring Charlize Theron, Bill Paxton, and Rade Šerbedžija
Synopsis
As a child living in Africa, Jill Young saw her mother killed while protecting wild gorillas from poachers led by Andrei Strasser. Now an adult, Jill cares for an orphaned gorilla named Joe -- who, due to a genetic anomaly, is 15 feet tall. When Gregg O'Hara arrives from California and sees the animal, he convinces Jill that Joe would be safest at his wildlife refuge. But Strasser follows them to the U.S., intent on capturing Joe for himself.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 25, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (855 votes)
Budget
$90M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $90,000,000
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Pictures
- RKO Pictures
- The Jacobson Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mighty Joe Young about?
As a child living in Africa, Jill Young saw her mother killed while protecting wild gorillas from poachers led by Andrei Strasser. Now an adult, Jill cares for an orphaned gorilla named Joe -- who,...
Who directed Mighty Joe Young?
Mighty Joe Young was directed by Ron Underwood.
How long is Mighty Joe Young?
Mighty Joe Young has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Mighty Joe Young released?
Mighty Joe Young was released on December 25, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mighty Joe Young?
The main cast of Mighty Joe Young includes Charlize Theron, Bill Paxton, Rade Šerbedžija, Peter Firth, David Paymer.
Is Mighty Joe Young worth watching?
Mighty Joe Young has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 855 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.