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Gorillas in the Mist

1988·Movie
2h 9min·PG-13
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes84%75%

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No stream option in US yet.

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Gorillas in the Mist fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis7
  • Wonder7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, a real life story, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

At the far ends of the earth she found a reason to live, and a cause to fight for.

The story of Dian Fossey, a scientist who came to Africa to study the vanishing mountain gorillas, and later fought to protect them.
Biographical DramaAnimal ConservationAfrican SettingPassionate ActivismTragic HeroineEnvironmentalismPrimatologyPoignant StoryStrong Performances

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Apted, Tim Lewis, Mary Holdsworth
Written by:
Tab Murphy, Anna Hamilton Phelan, Anna Hamilton Phelan
Produced by:
Peter Guber, Jon Peters, Terence A. Clegg
Composed by:
Maurice Jarre, Peter Handford

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Gorillas in the Mist

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gorillas in the Mist legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Gorillas in the Mist worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 84%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Gorillas in the Mist rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Gorillas in the Mist?

2 h 9 min

Gorillas in the Mist runs 2 h 9 min.

Is Gorillas in the Mist based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Gorillas in the Mist?

Critics84
Audiences73

Not quite. Critics rate Gorillas in the Mist higher (84) than audiences (73). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Gorillas in the Mist in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Gorillas in the Mist?

32AEARATBEBOBZCACHCLCOCRDEECES+18

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Gorillas in the Mist in 32 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Gorillas in the Mist use?

Evil PoacherMotherly ScientistSlain in Their SleepThe Unsolved MysteryPrimal Chest-PoundPrecision F-StrikeBittersweet EndingIncurable Cough of DeathThe FacelessMama BearGoing NativeGory Discretion Shotand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for Gorillas in the Mist, including Evil Poacher, Motherly Scientist, Slain in Their Sleep.