The One and Only Ivan
2020, English. Directed by Thea Sharrock.
It's never too late to discover who you are.
A gorilla named Ivan who’s living in a suburban shopping mall tries to piece together his past, with the help of other animals, as they hatch a plan to escape from captivity.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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- Thea SharrockDirector
- Bryan CranstonMack
- Sam RockwellIvan (voice)
- Brooklynn PrinceRuby (voice)
- Angelina JolieStella (voice)
- Danny DeVitoBob (voice)
- Ariana GreenblattJulia
- Helen MirrenSnickers (voice)
- Phillipa SooThelma (voice)
- Mike WhiteFrankie (voice) / Passing Driver
- Ron FunchesMurphy (voice)
- Chaka KhanHenrietta (voice)
- Ramón RodríguezGeorge
Details
- Released
- 21 August 2020
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mike White
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What The One and Only Ivan is based on
The One and Only Ivan is based on The One and Only Ivan, a 2012 novel by Katherine Applegate, published by HarperCollins.
Novel · 2012
The One and Only Ivan
By Katherine Applegate
Published by HarperCollins
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The One and Only Ivan: quick answers
Is The One and Only Ivan worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 659 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The One and Only Ivan?
The One and Only Ivan runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does The One and Only Ivan have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The One and Only Ivan. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The One and Only Ivan parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The One and Only Ivan is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The One and Only Ivan on?
The One and Only Ivan isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The One and Only Ivan?
If you liked The One and Only Ivan, try Because of Winn-Dixie, Big Top Scooby-Doo!, Animal Crackers.
Who directed The One and Only Ivan?
The One and Only Ivan (2020) was directed by Thea Sharrock and stars Bryan Cranston, Sam Rockwell, Brooklynn Prince.
What is The One and Only Ivan based on?
The One and Only Ivan is based on The One and Only Ivan, a 2012 novel by Katherine Applegate, published by HarperCollins.