Mighty Joe Young
Survival is an instinct.
19981h 54m6.3(894 votes)
AdventureFamilyActionFantasy
Synopsis
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 anim…
Mighty Joe Young (1998) is a adventure, family, action, and fantasy film directed by Ron Underwood. It stars Charlize Theron, Bill Paxton, and Rade Šerbedžija. The film runs for 1 hour 54 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.3 out of 10 from 894 votes.
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Director
Cast
Charlize Theron
Jill Young
Bill Paxton
Gregg O'Hara
Rade Šerbedžija
Strasser
Peter Firth
Garth
David Paymer
Harry Ruben
Regina King
Cecily Banks
Robert Wisdom
Kweli
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Who stars in Mighty Joe Young?
Mighty Joe Young stars Charlize Theron, Bill Paxton, Rade Šerbedžija, and Peter Firth, and was directed by Ron Underwood.
How long is Mighty Joe Young?
Mighty Joe Young has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes.
When did Mighty Joe Young come out?
Mighty Joe Young was released in 1998.
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Mighty Joe Young is a adventure, family, action, and fantasy film.
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Mighty Joe Young holds an average audience score of 6.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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