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Mighty Joe Young

1998·Movie
1h 54min·PG
IMDb5.7Metacritic518.1Rotten Tomatoes55%41%

Where to watch

Disney+

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High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Moving and wondrous

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Wonder8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Survival is an instinct.

As a child living in Africa, Jill Young saw her mother killed while protecting wild gorillas from poachers led by Andrei Strasser. Now an adult, Jill cares for an orphaned gorilla named Joe -- who, due to a genetic anomaly, is 15 feet tall. When Gregg O'Hara arrives from California and sees the animal, he convinces Jill that Joe would be safest at his wildlife refuge. But Strasser follows them to the U.S., intent on capturing Joe for himself.
Giant ApeAnimal FriendshipSanctuaryAction-AdventureFamily FilmPoachingEnvironmentalismHeartwarming90s Nostalgia

Crew

Directed by:
Ron Underwood, Terry Leonard
Written by:
Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal, Merian C. Cooper
Produced by:
Ted Hartley, Pam Dixon, Jim Chory
Composed by:
James Horner

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Mighty Joe Young

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mighty Joe Young legally?

Disney+

Mighty Joe Young is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mighty Joe Young worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mighty Joe Young rated?

PGViolence

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

How long is Mighty Joe Young?

1 h 54 min

Mighty Joe Young runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mighty Joe Young?

Critics53
Audiences60

Yes. Critics average 53 and audiences 60 out of 100, so both groups see Mighty Joe Young much the same way.

What language is Mighty Joe Young in?

EnglishSwahili

It was made in English, with some Swahili. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Mighty Joe Young?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mighty Joe Young in 79 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Mighty Joe Young use?

Fix FicA Boy and His XWhat Happened to the Mouse?Bring It Back AliveSpiritual AntithesisGentle GiantGentle GorillaDire BeastKing Kong CopyEscaped Animal Rampage

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Mighty Joe Young, including Fix Fic, A Boy and His X, What Happened to the Mouse?.