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IMDb rating 5.7
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Critic rating 8

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Critic Kim Newman
rated 8

...a likeable, well crafted eco-action movie which inexplicably failed to find a respectably sized audience Stateside.

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Cast & Crew

Ron Underwood
Director
Richard Riehle
As Commander Gorman
Bill Paxton
As Gregg O'Hara
David Paymer
As Harry Ruben
Rade Šerbedžija
As Strasser
Terry Moore
As Elegant Woman at Party
Lawrence Pressman
As Dr. Baker

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Mighty Joe Young is a heart-warming adventure film about a gigantic, playful, and intelligent gorilla named Joe, who is raised by a young woman named Jill in the remote mountains of Central Africa. When Joe's peaceful existence is disrupted by poachers, Jill and a zoologist named Gregg O'Hara rescue him and move him to safety in a California animal sanctuary. But Joe's safety is short-lived, as he becomes the target of a ruthless hunter from his past. With the help of Jill and Gregg, Joe must use his strength and wit to protect himself and his friends from danger. Along the way, Joe learns the value of family, friendship, and belonging. The film features stunning visual effects, heart-pumping action, and a cast of lovable characters that will capture your heart.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Mighty Joe Young include Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back, Pokémon 4Ever, Pokémon 3 the Movie: Spell of the Unown, Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie, Arabian Knight, True Heart.

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Mighty Joe Young was released in theaters on December 25, 1998.