Trailer

Going Ape!

1981Movie1 h 27 minPG

37
WeakGoodWatch score

A hopeful, fast-paced comedy movie about everyday modern life and show business.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, big ideas or tears.

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Story

There were 3 conditions to the 5 million dollar inheritance, and they had to be bathed twice a week.

When his father - who owned a circus - dies, Oscar inherits 5 million dollars - and 3 orangutans. However there's a condition connected to the money: if he gives away the apes or just one gets sick or dies during the next 3 years, the zoologic society will get all the money. So he not only has to deal with 3 apes and an annoyed girlfriend, but also with a greedy zoologic society's president.

Feels like

  • Family Comedy
  • Orangutans
  • Inheritance
  • Circus
  • Physical Humor
  • Situational Comedy
  • 1980s
  • Lighthearted
  • Escapist

Cast

Crew

Produced by
Robert L. Rosen

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 10, 1981 · 1 h 27 min · PG

Released
April 10, 1981
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
16 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Going Ape!?"

Questions about Going Ape!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Going Ape!?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Going Ape! from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Going Ape! worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 4.1).

Is Going Ape! okay for kids?

PG

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

Will Going Ape! make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Going Ape!?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.