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Movie poster: Missing Link (1988)
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Missing Link

1988 · 91 min Adventure
⭐ 6.2 / 10 · TMDB

A million years ago in Africa: the last of the ape-humans is on flight from the humans, who killed the rest of his clan. Alone, seeking others of his kind, he traverses steps, deserts and mountains until he reaches the coast. But there are already humans, too.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1988
Country United States of America
Genre Adventure
Director David Hughes
Runtime 91 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.2/10 (40 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film elevates a simple survival narrative into an epic trek, where each frame resonates with the raw power and beauty of the primordial world. Its silent protagonist communicates through motion, fear, and longing, forging a profound, wordless connection.

What lingers after the final frame is a haunting, meditative reflection on solitude and the relentless drive to belong. It feels like witnessing an ancient, untold myth — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: David Hughes

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Alone, in complete darkness, to feel the scale of the journey.

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Peter Elliott

Man-ape
Michael Gambon

Michael Gambon

Narrator (voice)

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