MVP: Most Valuable Primate
“Jack skates a little faster... Shoots a little harder... And is driving everyone bananas.”
Synopsis
Jack is a three-year-old chimpanzee who has been the subject of a long-term experiment by Dr. Kendall, a researcher who been teaching Jack to communicate through sign language. Jack scrambles onto the ice in the midst of practice for Steven's junior league hockey team, and he and his teammates discover the monkey has a natural talent for the game.
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MVP Part 2 of 9
Type: Clip • Published 2009-08-20
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Kevin Zegers
Steven Westover
Jamie Renée Smith
Tara Westover
Alexa Benette Fox
Jane
Lomax Study
Dr. Kendall
Russell Ferrier
Darren
Jane Sowerby
Julie Beston
Ingrid Tesch
Susie Westover
Philip Granger
Mark Westover
Rick Ducommun
Coach Marlowe
Aaron Smolinski
Pete
Shane Vajda
Moose
Trevor Roberts
Larry
Frank C. Turner
Bart
Campbell Lane
Melvin
Bernie, Mac, and Louie
Jack
Ray Galletti
Magoo
Myles Ferguson
Waterboy
Dave Thomas
Willy Drucker
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.5M
Filming & production cost
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Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Vince
- Screenplay & Story
- Anne Vince, Robert Vince
- Original Score
- Brahm Wenger
- Original Title
- MVP: Most Valuable Primate
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $4.5M
- Production Studios
- Keystone Family Pictures, Funky Monkey Productions, Air Bud Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Vince
Anne Vince, Robert Vince
Brahm Wenger
Glen Winter
Kelly Herron
Ian Fodie, Anne Vince, Robert Vince, Michael Strange
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Vince
Director
Ian Fodie
Producer
Kelly Herron
Editor
Brian Davie
Production Design
Cali Newcomen
Costume Design
Glen Winter
Director of Photography
Anne Vince
Writer
Robert Vince
Writer
Brahm Wenger
Original Music Composer
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
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FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is MVP: Most Valuable Primate about?
Jack is a three-year-old chimpanzee who has been the subject of a long-term experiment by Dr. Kendall, a researcher who been teaching Jack to communicate through sign language. Jack scrambles onto the ice in the midst of practice for Steven's junior league hockey team, and he and his teammates discover the monkey has a natural talent for the game.
Who directed MVP: Most Valuable Primate?
MVP: Most Valuable Primate was directed by Robert Vince.
Who stars in MVP: Most Valuable Primate?
The principal cast of MVP: Most Valuable Primate includes Kevin Zegers, Jamie Renée Smith, Alexa Benette Fox, Lomax Study, Russell Ferrier.
When was MVP: Most Valuable Primate released and how long is it?
MVP: Most Valuable Primate was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for MVP: Most Valuable Primate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for MVP: Most Valuable Primate was composed by Brahm Wenger.
What is the age rating and content advisory for MVP: Most Valuable Primate?
MVP: Most Valuable Primate holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).