Amazing Ape
“The doctor is in”
Synopsis
An adventurous young boy, Albert, is diagnosed with terminal cancer and given only a matter of weeks to live. While undergoing aggressive medical treatments Albert befriends a laboratory chimp, Simon, at the company his mother works for. Through this newfound friendship with the gifted chimp, Albert finds new hope and courage, and a strength that leads him to undertake one final great adventure. With the help of his brokenhearted mother, Albert breaks Simon out of the laboratory and embarks upon a journey that teaches Albert and all those around him a valuable lesson about compassion for all living creatures, and the powerful healing effects that this can have on our lives.
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The Amazing Ape
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-03-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 28, 2017
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juliano Brotman
- Screenplay & Story
- Juliano Brotman
- Original Score
- Russ Howard III
- Original Title
- Amazing Ape
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juliano Brotman
Juliano Brotman
Russ Howard III
Ryo Rex
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Juliano Brotman
Director
Juliano Brotman
Writer
Ryo Rex
Director of Photography
Russ Howard III
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Amazing Ape about?
An adventurous young boy, Albert, is diagnosed with terminal cancer and given only a matter of weeks to live. While undergoing aggressive medical treatments Albert befriends a laboratory chimp, Simon, at the company his mother works for. Through this newfound friendship with the gifted chimp, Albert finds new hope and courage, and a strength that leads him to undertake one final great adventure. With the help of his brokenhearted mother, Albert breaks Simon out of the laboratory and embarks upon a journey that teaches Albert and all those around him a valuable lesson about compassion for all living creatures, and the powerful healing effects that this can have on our lives.
Who directed Amazing Ape?
Amazing Ape was directed by Juliano Brotman.
Who stars in Amazing Ape?
The principal cast of Amazing Ape includes Benjamin Stockham, Louise Griffiths, Jessica Morris, Ian Patrick Williams, Julia Springer.
When was Amazing Ape released and how long is it?
Amazing Ape was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Amazing Ape?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Amazing Ape was composed by Russ Howard III.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Amazing Ape?
Amazing Ape holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).