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The One and Only Ivan

2020Movie1 h 33 minPG

ComedyFamily
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic587.3Rotten Tomatoes72%65%
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic587.3Rotten Tomatoes72%65%

Summary

A gorilla named Ivan who’s living in a suburban shopping mall tries to piece together his past, with the help of other animals, as they hatch a plan to escape from captivity.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Thea Sharrock
Written by
Mike White
Produced by
Angelina Jolie, Allison Shearmur, Brigham Taylor
Music by
Craig Armstrong

Everyone

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Facts

August 21, 2020 · 1 h 33 min · PG

Released
August 21, 2020
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Family, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
37 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book, based on true story

Tropes

Humans Are Bastards, Road Apples, Mischief-Making Monkey +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The One and Only Ivan?"

Questions about The One and Only Ivan

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The One and Only Ivan?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The One and Only Ivan from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The One and Only Ivan worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 58).

Is The One and Only Ivan okay for kids?

PG

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

Will The One and Only Ivan make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch The One and Only Ivan?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The One and Only Ivan use?

Humans Are BastardsRoad ApplesMischief-Making Monkey"Anger Is Healthy" AesopAdaptational HeroismInsistent TerminologyAdaptation Relationship OverhaulCool Old LadyParental SubstituteLighter and SofterLaser-Guided KarmaXenofictionand 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 tropes for it, including Humans Are Bastards, Road Apples, and Mischief-Making Monkey.