Gorillas in the Mist
1989, English. Directed by Michael Apted.
At the far ends of the earth she found a reason to live, and a cause to fight for.
The story of Dian Fossey, a scientist who came to Africa to study the vanishing mountain gorillas, and later fought to protect them.
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Michael AptedDirector
- Sigourney WeaverDian Fossey
- Bryan BrownBob Campbell
- Julie HarrisRoz Carr
- John Omirah MiluwiSembagare
- Iain CuthbertsonDr. Louis Leakey
- Konstantin AleksandrovClaude Van Veeten
- Waigwa WachiraMukara
- Iain GlenBrendan
- David LansburyLarry
- Maggie O'NeillKim
- Konga MbanduRushemba
- Michael J. ReynoldsHoward Dowd
Details
- Released
- 18 July 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Anna Hamilton Phelan, Tab Murphy
- Budget
- $22M
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What Gorillas in the Mist is based on
Gorillas in the Mist is based on Gorillas in the Mist, a 1983 memoir or autobiography by Dian Fossey.
Memoir or autobiography · 1983
Gorillas in the Mist
By Dian Fossey
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Gorillas in the Mist: quick answers
Is Gorillas in the Mist worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 687 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Gorillas in the Mist?
Gorillas in the Mist runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Does Gorillas in the Mist have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Gorillas in the Mist. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Gorillas in the Mist parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Gorillas in the Mist is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Gorillas in the Mist on?
Gorillas in the Mist isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Gorillas in the Mist?
If you liked Gorillas in the Mist, try The Bang Bang Club, Sometimes in April, The Lost City of Z.
Who directed Gorillas in the Mist?
Gorillas in the Mist (1989) was directed by Michael Apted and stars Sigourney Weaver, Bryan Brown, Julie Harris.
What is Gorillas in the Mist based on?
Gorillas in the Mist is based on Gorillas in the Mist, a 1983 memoir or autobiography by Dian Fossey.