The One and Only Ivan
“It's never too late to discover who you are.”
Synopsis
A gorilla named Ivan who’s living in a suburban shopping mall tries to piece together his past, with the help of other animals, as they hatch a plan to escape from captivity.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Disney+ TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-07-08
Top Cast
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Bryan Cranston
Mack
Sam Rockwell
Ivan (voice)
Brooklynn Prince
Ruby (voice)
Angelina Jolie
Stella (voice)
Danny DeVito
Bob (voice)
Ariana Greenblatt
Julia
Helen Mirren
Snickers (voice)
Phillipa Soo
Thelma (voice)
Mike White
Frankie (voice) / Passing Driver
Ron Funches
Murphy (voice)
Chaka Khan
Henrietta (voice)
Ramón Rodríguez
George
Owain Arthur
Castello
Kevin Mathurin
Mike
Hannah Bourne
Helen
Betsy Graver
Mother In Park
Beckett Handley
Boy In Photo
Larry Ridley
News Reporter
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 21, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thea Sharrock
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike White
- Original Score
- Craig Armstrong
- Original Title
- The One and Only Ivan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Allison Shearmur Productions, Digital Makeup Group, Jolie Pas Productions, Walt Disney Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thea Sharrock
Mike White, Katherine Applegate
Craig Armstrong
Florian Ballhaus
Barney Pilling
Allison Shearmur, Angelina Jolie, Thea Sharrock, Brigham Taylor, Sue Baden-Powell
Department Leadership Roster
Thea Sharrock
Director
Allison Shearmur
Producer
Angelina Jolie
Producer
Craig Armstrong
Original Music Composer
Mike White
Screenplay
Brigham Taylor
Producer
Molly Hughes
Production Design
Barney Pilling
Editor
Florian Ballhaus
Director of Photography
Jill Taylor
Costume Design
Nick Davis
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ben Jones
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The One and Only Ivan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The One and Only Ivan about?
A gorilla named Ivan who’s living in a suburban shopping mall tries to piece together his past, with the help of other animals, as they hatch a plan to escape from captivity.
Who directed The One and Only Ivan?
The One and Only Ivan was directed by Thea Sharrock.
Who stars in The One and Only Ivan?
The principal cast of The One and Only Ivan includes Bryan Cranston, Sam Rockwell, Brooklynn Prince, Angelina Jolie, Danny DeVito.
When was The One and Only Ivan released and how long is it?
The One and Only Ivan was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The One and Only Ivan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The One and Only Ivan was composed by Craig Armstrong.
Is The One and Only Ivan based on a book or true story?
The One and Only Ivan is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Katherine Applegate".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The One and Only Ivan?
The One and Only Ivan holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).