Mighty Joe Young (1998) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Mighty Joe Young (1998) — As a child living in Africa, Jill Young saw her mother killed while protecting wild… Streaming on Disney Plus.
Mighty Joe Young (1998) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- Charlize Theron as Jill Young
- Bill Paxton as Gregg O'Hara
- Rade Šerbedžija as Strasser
- Peter Firth as Garth
- David Paymer as Harry Ruben
- Regina King as Cecily Banks
- Robert Wisdom as Kweli
- Naveen Andrews as Pindi
- Lawrence Pressman as Dr. Baker
- Linda Purl as Dr. Ruth Young
- Mika Boorem as Young Jill Young
- Geoffrey Blake as Vern
- Christian Clemenson as Jack
- Cory Buck as Jason
- Liz Georges as Jason's Mother
Why Watch Mighty Joe Young?
The Vibe: Mighty Joe Young is a captivating and well-crafted adventure and family and action movie from 1998. Directed by Ron Underwood, and starring Charlize Theron, Bill Paxton, Rade Šerbedžija As a child living in Africa, Jill Young saw her mother killed while protecting wild gorillas from poachers led by Andrei Strasser.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.3/10, Mighty Joe Young retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies that blends adventure with family elements, Mighty Joe Young deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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