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Mighty Joe Young

1949Movie1 h 34 minNR

72

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72

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Summary

A young woman, Jill Young, grew up on her father's ranch in Africa, raising a large gorilla named Joe from an infant. Years later, she brings him to Hollywood to become a star.

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Directed by: Ernest B. Schoedsack
Written by: Merian C. Cooper, Ruth Rose
Produced by: Merian C. Cooper
Music by: Roy Webb, C. Bakaleinikoff

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July 13, 1949 · 1 h 34 min · NR

Released: July 13, 1949
Runtime: 1 h 34 min
Age rating: NR
Content: Violence
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Drama, Action
Original language: English
Also spoken: Swahili
Made in: United States
Budget: $2 million
Box office: $2 million
Available in: 14 countries

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Where can I stream Mighty Joe Young?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Mighty Joe Young 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 Mighty Joe Young worth watching?

72

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 61).

Is Mighty Joe Young okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

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Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.