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A gorilla named Ivan tries to piece together his past with the help of an elephant named Ruby as they hatch a plan to escape from captivity.A gorilla named Ivan tries to piece together his past with the help of an elephant named Ruby as they hatch a plan to escape from captivity.A gorilla named Ivan tries to piece together his past with the help of an elephant named Ruby as they hatch a plan to escape from captivity.
- Director
- Writers
- Stars
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 2 wins & 5 nominations total
Sam Rockwell
- Ivan
- (voice)
Phillipa Soo
- Thelma
- (voice)
Chaka Khan
- Henrietta
- (voice)
Ron Funches
- Murphy
- (voice)
Angelina Jolie
- Stella
- (voice)
Helen Mirren
- Snickers
- (voice)
Danny DeVito
- Bob
- (voice)
Brooklynn Prince
- Ruby
- (voice)
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This is a very sweet story about an ape in captivity who lived for years in a shopping mall performing circus acts and he learns to paint and dreams of freedom where he can roam in the wild. The animals are friends and talk to one another and worry as business goes downhill with declining attendance. They embark on a courageous escape only to realize the wild isn't quite what they imagined. The CGI is well done as it looks realistic and the voice acting is fantastic as well. Overall the story is endearing especially as it's a true story.
A film with a large target. From animal lovers, to kids and fans of the actors. A film, a touching one, who did not look for impress< its simplicity and the fine hybrid action are the basic virtues defining it. Each proposing more questions, as support of fair reflection about rights of animals , about friendship, about business . The balance is a good point too. But, maybe, the best thing is the familiarity of story. You know it . You know Ivan, grace to documentaries, articles or news. But the film is not remember, only a simple story telling about small things who are, together, always, in each period, real, real significant.
Just watched this with my 8 yo girls and they (and I) loved it. Based on a true story of a gorilla that can paint, leaves you with a smile.
Nice novie to watch witb your kids. Monkey is looking for his freedom.
Did you know
- TriviaThe movie and book are based on the life of an actual Western Lowland Gorilla named Ivan. The real Ivan did live at the B&I Amusement Center in Tacoma, WA for 27 years after being a pet for six years. When protests ceased the animals on display at the amusement center, Ivan went to live at Zoo Atlanta where he had a much different life.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Sky News @Breakfast: Episode dated 21 August 2020 (2020)
- SoundtracksFree
Written by Diane Warren
Produced by Charlie Puth
String Arrangement by David Campbell
Mixed by Manny Marroquin
Performed by Charlie Puth
Courtesy of Atlantic Records/Rumson Records
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- El único y gran Iván
- Filming locations
- Lakeland, Florida, USA(Bowl-A-Rama, Southgate Shopping Center)
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- Runtime1 hour 35 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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