Mighty Joe Young
“Survival is an instinct.”
Synopsis
As a child living in Africa, Jill Young saw her mother killed while protecting wild gorillas from poachers led by Andrei Strasser. Now an adult, Jill cares for an orphaned gorilla named Joe -- who, due to a genetic anomaly, is 15 feet tall. When Gregg O'Hara arrives from California and sees the animal, he convinces Jill that Joe would be safest at his wildlife refuge. But Strasser follows them to the U.S., intent on capturing Joe for himself.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-25
Top Cast
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Charlize Theron
Jill Young
Bill Paxton
Gregg O'Hara
Rade Šerbedžija
Strasser
Peter Firth
Garth
David Paymer
Harry Ruben
Regina King
Cecily Banks
Robert Wisdom
Kweli
Naveen Andrews
Pindi
Lawrence Pressman
Dr. Baker
Linda Purl
Dr. Ruth Young
Mika Boorem
Young Jill Young
Geoffrey Blake
Vern
Christian Clemenson
Jack
Cory Buck
Jason
Liz Georges
Jason's Mother
Richard Riehle
Commander Gorman
Cynthia Allison
News Reporter
Ken Taylor
News Reporter
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 29, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$90M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Underwood
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Rosenthal, Lawrence Konner
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- Mighty Joe Young
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Swahili, English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Budget
- $90M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, RKO Pictures, The Jacobson Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Underwood
Mark Rosenthal, Lawrence Konner, Merian C. Cooper, Ruth Rose
James Horner
Donald Peterman, Oliver Wood
Paul Hirsch
Ted Hartley, Tom Jacobson, Gail Katz
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Underwood
Director
Ted Hartley
Producer
Mark Rosenthal
Screenplay
Tom Jacobson
Producer
Paul Hirsch
Editor
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Donald Peterman
Director of Photography
Oliver Wood
Director of Photography
Michael Corenblith
Production Design
Molly Maginnis
Costume Design
Lawrence Konner
Screenplay
Hoyt Yeatman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jim Mitchell
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 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Mighty Joe Young
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What is Mighty Joe Young about?
As a child living in Africa, Jill Young saw her mother killed while protecting wild gorillas from poachers led by Andrei Strasser. Now an adult, Jill cares for an orphaned gorilla named Joe -- who, due to a genetic anomaly, is 15 feet tall. When Gregg O'Hara arrives from California and sees the animal, he convinces Jill that Joe would be safest at his wildlife refuge. But Strasser follows them to the U.S., intent on capturing Joe for himself.
Who directed Mighty Joe Young?
Mighty Joe Young was directed by Ron Underwood.
Who stars in Mighty Joe Young?
The principal cast of Mighty Joe Young includes Charlize Theron, Bill Paxton, Rade Šerbedžija, Peter Firth, David Paymer.
When was Mighty Joe Young released and how long is it?
Mighty Joe Young was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Mighty Joe Young?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mighty Joe Young was composed by James Horner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mighty Joe Young?
Mighty Joe Young holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).