MoviePick
Poster for Mighty Joe Young (1998)

Movie

Mighty Joe Young (1998)

Survival is an instinct.

  • Dec 25, 1998
  • 1h 54m
  • PG

6.3/10

TMDB user score
910 votes on TMDB

Play trailer Where to watch

About This Movie

Mighty Joe Young is a 1998 adventure and family film directed by Ron Underwood. Its leading cast includes Charlize Theron, Bill Paxton and Rade Šerbedžija. It runs for 1 hour 54 minutes.

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 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.

Synopsis from TMDB.

Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 54 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
6.3/10 from 910 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

Mighty Joe Young - Trailer · plays from YouTube

Where to Watch Mighty Joe Young

Stream with a subscription

  • Disney Plus

Rent

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

Buy

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

See prices and links on TMDB

Availability from JustWatch via TMDB. Services and prices change often, so confirm with the provider. MoviePick does not host or stream video.

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
  • Naveen Andrews Pindi
  • Lawrence Pressman Dr. Baker
  • Linda Purl Dr. Ruth Young
  • Mika Boorem Young Jill Young
  • Geoffrey Blake Vern
  • Christian Clemenson Jack
  • Cory Buck Jason
  • Liz Georges Jason's Mother
  • Richard Riehle Commander Gorman
  • Cynthia Allison News Reporter
  • Ken Taylor News Reporter

From TMDB recommendations and similar titles.