Mighty Joe Young
1998, English. Directed by Ron Underwood.
Survival is an instinct.
As a child living in Africa, Jill Young saw her mother killed while protecting wild gorillas from poachers led by Andrei Strasser. Now an adult, Jill cares for an orphaned gorilla named Joe -- who, due to a genetic anomaly, is 15 feet tall. When Gregg O'Hara arrives from California and sees the animal, he convinces Jill that Joe would be safest at his wildlife refuge. But Strasser follows them to the U.S., intent on capturing Joe for himself.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 911 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Released
- 25 December 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mark Rosenthal, Lawrence Konner
- Budget
- $90M
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What Mighty Joe Young is based on
Mighty Joe Young is based on Mighty Joe Young, a 1949 film.
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Mighty Joe Young
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Mighty Joe Young: quick answers
Is Mighty Joe Young worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 911 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mighty Joe Young?
Mighty Joe Young runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does Mighty Joe Young have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mighty Joe Young. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mighty Joe Young parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mighty Joe Young is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Mighty Joe Young on?
Mighty Joe Young isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mighty Joe Young?
If you liked Mighty Joe Young, try Mighty Joe Young, The Jungle Book, Welcome to Smelliville.
Who directed Mighty Joe Young?
Mighty Joe Young (1998) was directed by Ron Underwood and stars Charlize Theron, Bill Paxton, Rade Šerbedžija.
What is Mighty Joe Young based on?
Mighty Joe Young is based on Mighty Joe Young, a 1949 film.