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Mighty Joe Young (1998)

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.

  • Adventure
  • Family
  • Action
  • Fantasy

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Charlize TheronCharlize TheronJill Young
  • Photo of Bill PaxtonBill PaxtonGregg O'Hara
  • Photo of Rade ŠerbedžijaRade ŠerbedžijaStrasser
  • Photo of Peter FirthPeter FirthGarth
  • Photo of David PaymerDavid PaymerHarry Ruben
  • Photo of Regina KingRegina KingCecily Banks
  • Photo of Robert WisdomRobert WisdomKweli
  • Photo of Naveen AndrewsNaveen AndrewsPindi
  • Photo of Lawrence PressmanLawrence PressmanDr. Baker
  • Photo of Linda PurlLinda PurlDr. Ruth Young

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