


Mighty Joe Young at a glance
Mighty Joe Young is a 1998 adventure and family film, running 1h 54m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Disney Plus.
Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1998-12-25
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Genres
- Adventure, Family, Action, Fantasy
- Director
- Ron Underwood
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.3 / 10 · 910 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmAs 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.
Cast
14 names
Charlize TheronJill Young
Bill PaxtonGregg O'Hara
Rade ŠerbedžijaStrasser
Peter FirthGarth
David PaymerHarry Ruben
Regina KingCecily Banks
Robert WisdomKweli
Naveen AndrewsPindi
Lawrence PressmanDr. Baker
Linda PurlDr. Ruth Young
Mika BooremYoung Jill Young
Geoffrey BlakeVern
Christian ClemensonJackQuestions about Mighty Joe Young
Quick answersWhere can I watch Mighty Joe Young in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Mighty Joe Young is listed on Disney Plus. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Mighty Joe Young suitable for children?
Mighty Joe Young is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is Mighty Joe Young on PelisPlus UK?
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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…
How long is Mighty Joe Young?
Mighty Joe Young runs for 1h 54m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Mighty Joe Young trailer?
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