Koko: A Talking Gorilla
1978, French. Directed by Barbet Schroeder.
A documentary that follows Dr. Penny Patterson's current scientific study of Koko, a gorilla who communicates through American Sign Language.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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Koko: A Talking Gorilla is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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- Released
- 11 October 1978
- Original title
- Koko, le gorille qui parle
- Country
- France
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Is Koko: A Talking Gorilla worth watching?
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How long is Koko: A Talking Gorilla?
Koko: A Talking Gorilla runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does Koko: A Talking Gorilla have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Koko: A Talking Gorilla on?
Koko: A Talking Gorilla is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Koko: A Talking Gorilla?
If you liked Koko: A Talking Gorilla, try A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough, My Octopus Teacher, A Toxic Love Story.
Who directed Koko: A Talking Gorilla?
Koko: A Talking Gorilla (1978) was directed by Barbet Schroeder and stars Penny Patterson, Koko, Saul Kitchener.