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Koko: A Talking Gorilla

1978·Movie
1h 25min
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes100%86%

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A documentary that follows Dr. Penny Patterson's current scientific study of Koko, a gorilla who communicates through American Sign Language.
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Crew

Directed by:
Barbet Schroeder, George Paul Csicsery
Produced by:
Barbet Schroeder, Margaret Ménégoz, Dale Djerassi
Composed by:
Lee Alexander, Jonathan Liebling, Guta Cattoni

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Koko: A Talking Gorilla?

Criterion

In the United States, Koko: A Talking Gorilla streams on Criterion. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Koko: A Talking Gorilla worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Is Koko: A Talking Gorilla in English?

FrenchEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some English.