

Animal Kingdom: Let's Go Ape
2015, French. Directed by Jamel Debbouze.
These feet are made for walkin'
Based on the novel 'Evolution Man' by Roy Lewis, this tells the story about the first man - young Edward - to descend from apes. Edward is ejected by his tribe, but is very resourceful. He learns to walk, discovers fire, manages to hunt - and we follow him as he evolves. He has a generous nature, and search for true humanity - a world where we don't eat our fathers.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Jamel DebbouzeDirector
- Jamel DebbouzeEdouard (voice)
- Arié ElmalehIan (voice)
- Mélissa TheuriauLucie (voice)
- Patrice ThibaudVladimir / Sergey (voice)
- Christian HecqSimeon (voice)
- Diouc KomaVania
- Adrien AntoineVania (voice)
- Georgette Kala-LobéLa sorcière
- Nathalie HomsLa sorcière (voice)
- Youssef HajdiMarcel (voice)
- Johanna HilaireGudule (voice)
- Dorothée PousséoMyrtille (voice)
Details
- Released
- 8 April 2015
- Original title
- Pourquoi j'ai pas mangé mon père
- Country
- France, Belgium
- Written by
- Frédéric Fougea, Jamel Debbouze
- Budget
- $38M
- Box office
- $16M
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Animal Kingdom: Let's Go Ape: quick answers
Is Animal Kingdom: Let's Go Ape worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.2/10 from 372 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Animal Kingdom: Let's Go Ape?
Animal Kingdom: Let's Go Ape runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Animal Kingdom: Let's Go Ape have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Animal Kingdom: Let's Go Ape. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Animal Kingdom: Let's Go Ape parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Animal Kingdom: Let's Go Ape yet.
Which OTT platform is Animal Kingdom: Let's Go Ape on?
Animal Kingdom: Let's Go Ape isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Animal Kingdom: Let's Go Ape?
If you liked Animal Kingdom: Let's Go Ape, try Arctic Dogs, Two by Two: Overboard!, Astro Kid.
Who directed Animal Kingdom: Let's Go Ape?
Animal Kingdom: Let's Go Ape (2015) was directed by Jamel Debbouze and stars Jamel Debbouze, Arié Elmaleh, Mélissa Theuriau.