Mighty Joe Young

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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.

Tagline

“Survival is an instinct.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Adventure, Family, Action, Fantasy

Director

Ron Underwood

Original Language

EN

What is Mighty Joe Young about?

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.

Who directed Mighty Joe Young?

Mighty Joe Young was directed by Ron Underwood.

When was Mighty Joe Young released?

Mighty Joe Young was released on December 25, 1998.

How long is Mighty Joe Young?

Mighty Joe Young has a runtime of 1h 54m.

Where can I track Mighty Joe Young?

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