Mighty Joe Young
Watch TrailerAs 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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1998 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Adventure, Family, Action, Fantasy |
| Director | Ron Underwood |
| Runtime | 114 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.3/10 (862 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Momentum is sustained from first scene to last. The director knows how to give the viewer breathing room without losing tension — and that's valuable in the genre.
Watches in one breath. Plot logic is secondary — what matters here is movement and rhythm, and that's all in order.
For genre fans — essential viewing. For those looking for something deeper — possibly not the film.
Director: Ron Underwood
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Evening with friends, volume up. Talking during the film is acceptable.
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