Jane's Journey

2011Movie1 h 47 min

57
DecentGoodWatch score

A wholesome, wondrous documentary movie about a real life story and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want dark or edgy material

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Story

It would be hard to name anyone who has had more of an impact in the realm of animal research and wildlife conservation than Jane Goodall, whose 45 year study of wild chimpanzees in Africa is legendary. In Jane's Journey, we travel with her across several continents, from her childhood home in England, to the Gombe National Park in Tanzania where she began her groundbreaking research and where she still returns every year to enjoy the company of the chimpanzees that made her famous. Featuring a wide range of interviews and spectacular footage from her own private collection, Jane's Journey is an inspiring portrait of the private person behind the world-famous icon.

Feels like

  • Inspiring Documentary
  • Wildlife Conservation
  • Jane Goodall Biography
  • Nature Exploration
  • Scientific Endeavor
  • Environmental Awareness
  • Hopeful
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Educational
  • Iconic Figure

Cast

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Directed by
Lorenz Knauer
Written by
Lorenz Knauer

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Facts

September 6, 2011 · 1 h 47 min · Documentary

Released
September 6, 2011
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
Germany
Box office
$217,615
Available in
4 countries

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Questions about Jane's Journey

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Where can I stream Jane's Journey?

In the United States, Jane's Journey is free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store.

Is Jane's Journey worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 49). Audiences rate it higher (71 out of 100) than critics (46).

Is Jane's Journey okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Jane's Journey?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is Jane's Journey plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.