A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough
Synopsis
Veteran naturalist Sir David Attenborough tells the story of a remarkable group of gorillas, from his first encounter in the '70s to the present day.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Reed
- Screenplay & Story
- James Reed, Callum Webster
- Original Score
- Patrick Jonsson, Richard Collins
- Original Title
- A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Silverback Films, Appian Way
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Reed
James Reed, Callum Webster
Patrick Jonsson, Richard Collins
Ben Cherry, Ewan Dryburgh, Benjamin Sadd, Toby Strong, David Kwizera, Sara Montoya Sepúlveda, Gabriel Nyirijuru, Amy Thompson, Cedric Ujeneza, Callum Webster
Sam Rogers
Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Davisson, Phillip Watson, Alastair Fothergill
Department Leadership Roster
James Reed
Director
Alastair Fothergill
Producer
Sam Rogers
Editor
Patrick Jonsson
Original Music Composer
Richard Collins
Original Music Composer
James Reed
Writer
Callum Webster
Writer
Ben Cherry
Director of Photography
Ewan Dryburgh
Director of Photography
Benjamin Sadd
Director of Photography
Toby Strong
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough about?
Veteran naturalist Sir David Attenborough tells the story of a remarkable group of gorillas, from his first encounter in the '70s to the present day.
Who directed A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough?
A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough was directed by James Reed.
Who stars in A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough?
The principal cast of A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough includes David Attenborough.
When was A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough released and how long is it?
A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough was composed by Patrick Jonsson, Richard Collins.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough?
A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); IN: U/A 7+; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).