Jane
“It took a woman to unlock the secret of early man.”
Synopsis
Drawing from never-before-seen footage that has been tucked away in the National Geographic archives, director Brett Morgen tells the story of Jane Goodall, a woman whose chimpanzee research revolutionized our understanding of the natural world.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Film Trailer: JANE | National GeographicOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-09-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brett Morgen
- Screenplay & Story
- Brett Morgen, Jane Goodall
- Original Score
- Philip Glass, Vitek Kral
- Original Title
- Jane
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.7M
- Production Studios
- Public Road Productions, National Geographic, National Geographic Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brett Morgen
Brett Morgen, Jane Goodall
Philip Glass, Vitek Kral
Ellen Kuras
Joe Beshenkovsky
Bryan Burk, Tim Pastore, Tony Gerber, James A. Smith, Brett Morgen
Department Leadership Roster
Ellen Kuras
Director of Photography
Brett Morgen
Director
Philip Glass
Original Music Composer
Bryan Burk
Producer
Tony Gerber
Producer
James A. Smith
Producer
Brett Morgen
Writer
Joe Beshenkovsky
Editor
Brett Morgen
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jane
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jane about?
Drawing from never-before-seen footage that has been tucked away in the National Geographic archives, director Brett Morgen tells the story of Jane Goodall, a woman whose chimpanzee research revolutionized our understanding of the natural world.
Who directed Jane?
Jane was directed by Brett Morgen.
Who stars in Jane?
The principal cast of Jane includes Jane Goodall, Hugo van Lawick, Hugo Eric Louis van Lawick.
When was Jane released and how long is it?
Jane was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
How much did Jane make at the box office?
Jane grossed $1.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Jane?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jane was composed by Philip Glass, Vitek Kral.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jane?
Jane holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).