Mighty Joe Young
“Survival is an instinct.”
6.3/ 10IMDb5.7900
19981h 54mPG
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Ron Underwood
- Writers
- Mark Rosenthal, Lawrence Konner, Merian C. Cooper, Ruth Rose
- Producers
- Ted Hartley, Tom Jacobson, Gail Katz
- Production
- Walt Disney Pictures, RKO Pictures, The Jacobson Company
Frequently asked questions
What is Mighty Joe Young rated?
Mighty Joe Young has an audience rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 900 votes.
Who directed Mighty Joe Young?
Mighty Joe Young was directed by Ron Underwood.
When was Mighty Joe Young released?
Mighty Joe Young was released in 1998.
