The Gorilla

1939·Movie
1h 8min·NR
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos4
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody5

World

History and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

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About

A Ritz is afraid of nothing ... but ... THIS ... IS ... SOMETHING!

When an escaped circus gorilla appears to have gone on a murderous rampage, a threatened attorney calls on the detective trio of Garrity, Harrigan and Mullivan to act as bodyguards. In short order, we discover that there is more to the attorney than meets the eye, and the ape may be innocent after all. When a pretty young heiress faces peril, it's up to our heroic trio to save the day.
Classic Horror ComedyEscaped GorillaOld Dark HouseDetective TrioComical Mystery1930s SlapstickThreatened AttorneyInnocent ApeHeiress in Peril

Crew

Directed by:
Allan Dwan, Aaron Rosenberg
Written by:
Ralph Spence, Sid Silvers, Rian James
Produced by:
Harry Joe Brown, Darryl F. Zanuck
Composed by:
Roger Heman Sr., David Raksin, Alfred Newman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Gorilla

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Where can I stream The Gorilla legally?

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The Gorilla is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, MGM+, FlixFling, and IndieFlix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Public Domain Movies, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Gorilla worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 4.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Gorilla rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Gorilla?

1 h 8 min

The Gorilla runs 1 h 8 min.

What language is The Gorilla in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Gorilla?

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