Mighty Joe Young (1998)
Mighty Joe Young is a 1998 adventure movie directed by Ron Underwood, with a running time of 1h 54m. It stars Charlize Theron, Bill Paxton and Rade Šerbedžija.
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.
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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, 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.
When was Mighty Joe Young released?
Mighty Joe Young was released on 25 December 1998.
How long is Mighty Joe Young?
Mighty Joe Young runs 1h 54m.
Who made Mighty Joe Young?
Mighty Joe Young was directed by Ron Underwood.
Where can I watch Mighty Joe Young?
Mighty Joe Young is available on Disney Plus, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Mighty Joe Young
Stream: Disney Plus
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Charlize Theron as Jill Young
- Bill Paxton as Gregg O'Hara
- Rade Šerbedžija as Strasser
- Peter Firth as Garth
- David Paymer as Harry Ruben
- Regina King as Cecily Banks
- Robert Wisdom as Kweli
- Naveen Andrews as Pindi
- Lawrence Pressman as Dr. Baker
- Linda Purl as Dr. Ruth Young
- Mika Boorem as Young Jill Young
- Geoffrey Blake as Vern