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Gorillas in the Mist

1988·Movie
2h 9min·PG-13
78
GreatGoodWatch score

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A , drama: , but never scary, .

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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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

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Questions about Gorillas in the Mist

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Where can I stream Gorillas in the Mist?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Gorillas in the Mist from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Gorillas in the Mist worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 84%). Critics rate it higher (84 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Is Gorillas in the Mist okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Gorillas in the Mist plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

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 tropes for it, including Evil Poacher, Motherly Scientist, and Slain in Their Sleep.