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Mighty Joe Young

"Survival is an instinct."

1998-12-25 Adventure 1hr 54m

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.

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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.

  • Released
    1998-12-25
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    $90,000,000
  • Runtime
    1hr 54m
  • Genre
    Adventure, Family, Action, Fantasy
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    Kiswahili, English
  • imdb-logo
    5.7
  • Production
    Walt Disney Pictures, RKO Pictures LLC

Crew

Ron Underwood
Director
Mark Rosenthal
Screenplay
Ted Hartley
Producer

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Cast

Bill Paxton

Bill Paxton

Gregg O'Hara
David Paymer

David Paymer

Harry Ruben
Regina King

Regina King

Cecily Banks
Linda Purl

Linda Purl

Dr. Ruth Young
Mika Boorem

Mika Boorem

Young Jill Young
Liz Georges

Liz Georges

Jason's Mother
Richard Riehle

Richard Riehle

Commander Gorman
Cynthia Allison

Cynthia Allison

News Reporter
Ken Taylor

Ken Taylor

News Reporter
Ray Harryhausen

Ray Harryhausen

Gentleman at Party
Terry Moore

Terry Moore

Elegant Woman at Party
Judson Mills

Judson Mills

Impatient Driver
Tony Genaro

Tony Genaro

Boxer Shorts Man
Flo Di Re

Flo Di Re

Bambi's Owner
Kaylan Romero

Kaylan Romero

Street Kid
Hernan Ruiz

Hernan Ruiz

Street Kid
Jenilee Deal

Jenilee Deal

Street Kid
Matt Deal

Matt Deal

Street Kid
Bethany Bassler

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Cabriolet Girl
Vicki Davis

Vicki Davis

Cabriolet Girl
Deborah Kellner

Deborah Kellner

Cabriolet Girl
Marguerite Moreau

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Cabriolet Girl
Tracey Walter

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Conservacy Guard
Larry Brandenburg

Larry Brandenburg

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Janet Eilber

Janet Eilber

Concerned Mother
Wiley M. Pickett

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Police Sharpshooter
John Bower

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Carjack Man
Laurie Kilpatrick

Laurie Kilpatrick

Toddler's Mom
Ted Hartley

Ted Hartley

Society Man
Dina Merrill

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Society Woman
Lily Mariye

Lily Mariye

Ticket Clerk
John Alexander

John Alexander

Mighty Joe Young
John Munro Cameron

John Munro Cameron

Joe's Mother Gorilla
David St. Pierre

David St. Pierre

Joe's Father Gorilla
Denise Cheshire

Denise Cheshire

Other Gorilla
Darren T. Knaus

Darren T. Knaus

Baby Joe (voice)

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Movie Reviews

Reviews for Mighty Joe Young
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A Review by Wuchak 6

Written by Wuchak on 2018-10-24

***Disney flick about “Kong Jr.” with Charlize Theron and Bill Paxton*** A young woman (Charlize Theron) who has raised a giant gorilla n... read more

***Disney flick about “Kong Jr.” with Charlize Theron and Bill Paxton*** A young woman (Charlize Theron) who has raised a giant gorilla named Joe from infancy brings him to an animal sanctuary in Southern California with the aid of a zoologist (Bill Paxton). Meanwhile, a poacher from the past seeks vengeance on the creature (Rade Serbedzija), which breaks free to cause havoc. “Mighty Joe Young” (1998) was loosely based on the 1949 movie of the same name. I can watch it and enjoy it for what it is, a more kid-friendly version of King Kong with essentially Kong Jr. But, despite a good cast, great F/X and lots of action & adventure, the movie's somehow shallow with cardboard thin characters. When little Johnny gets stuck on the Ferris wheel, compelling Joe to rescue him, I just rolled my eyes. Yet the movie's still well done for what it is: a movie for kids (and the kid IN adults) about a lovable but menacing-when-necessary giant gorilla. The movie runs 1 hour, 54 minutes and was shot in Kaua'i, Hawaii (the Africa scenes) and Los Angeles, Hollywood & Long Beach, California. GRADE: C+/B-

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A Review by r96sk 7

Written by r96sk on 2020-10-09

It's basically <em>'King Kong'</em>, let's be honest. In fairness, though, <em>'Mighty Joe Young'</em> does do its own thing and it's a f... read more

It's basically <em>'King Kong'</em>, let's be honest. In fairness, though, <em>'Mighty Joe Young'</em> does do its own thing and it's a film I did feel entertained by. Bill Paxton (Gregg) and Charlize Theron (Jill) are two of the big reasons, they are both enjoyable in this. The effects/animatronics for the gorilla are also impressive, even when Joe is shown via people in costume (incl. Verne Troyer!) he looks decent. They did a fine job in that regard. The premise isn't anything revolutionary, but there is certainly a fair amount of heart in there. I would've liked it more without the typical happy ending, admittedly. The music and cinematography is solid. The villains, meanwhile, are probably this production's weakest area, I never really became interested in them or their story. Good film, all in all.

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A Review by Wuchak

***Disney flick about “Kong Jr.” with Charlize Theron and Bill Paxton*** A young woman (Charlize Theron) who has raised a giant gorilla named Joe from infancy brings him to an animal sanctuary in Southern California with the aid of a zoo...

reviewer avatar

A Review by Wuchak 6

Written by Wuchak on 2018-10-24

***Disney flick about “Kong Jr.” with Charlize Theron and Bill Paxton*** A young woman (Charlize Theron) who has raised a giant gorilla named Joe from infancy brings him to an animal sanctuary in S...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by r96sk 7

Written by r96sk on 2020-10-09

It's basically <em>'King Kong'</em>, let's be honest. In fairness, though, <em>'Mighty Joe Young'</em> does do its own thing and it's a film I did feel entertained by. Bill Paxton (Gregg) and Charl...

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