Gorillas in the Mist
“At the far ends of the earth she found a reason to live, and a cause to fight for.”
The story of Dian Fossey, a scientist who came to Africa to study the vanishing mountain gorillas, and later fought to protect them.
Where to watch Gorillas in the Mist in United States
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Where is Gorillas in the Mist streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Gorillas in the Mist
Gorillas in the Mist is a 1988 English-language drama and history film directed by Michael Apted. The cast is led by Sigourney Weaver, Bryan Brown, Julie Harris. It has a runtime of 2h 9m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Gorillas in the Mist was produced by Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, and The Guber-Peters Company and made in United States of America. It was released on September 23, 1988, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Michael Apted
- Writers
- Anna Hamilton Phelan, Tab Murphy
- Release date
- September 23, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $22 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, The Guber-Peters Company
Gorillas in the Mist cast & crew
Gorillas in the Mist was directed by Michael Apted and written by Anna Hamilton Phelan and Tab Murphy.
The cast features Sigourney Weaver as Dian Fossey, Bryan Brown as Bob Campbell, Julie Harris as Roz Carr, John Omirah Miluwi as Sembagare, Iain Cuthbertson as Dr. Louis Leakey, and Konstantin Aleksandrov as Claude Van Veeten.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Maurice Jarre, cinematography is by John Seale, and it was produced by Arne Glimcher and Jon Peters.
Is Gorillas in the Mist worth watching?
Gorillas in the Mist holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 655 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 9m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, Gorillas in the Mist is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Gorillas in the Mist
Gorillas in the Mist isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Gorillas in the Mist
Sigourney Weaver
Dian Fossey
Bryan Brown
Bob Campbell
Julie Harris
Roz Carr
John Omirah Miluwi
Sembagare
Iain Cuthbertson
Dr. Louis Leakey
Konstantin Aleksandrov
Claude Van Veeten
Waigwa Wachira
Mukara
Iain Glen
Brendan
David Lansbury
Larry
Maggie O'Neill
Kim
Konga Mbandu
Rushemba
Michael J. Reynolds
Howard Dowd
Gorillas in the Mist — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Gorillas in the Mist in United States?
Gorillas in the Mist is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Gorillas in the Mist in?
Gorillas in the Mist is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Gorillas in the Mist?
Gorillas in the Mist runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
▸What is Gorillas in the Mist rated?
Gorillas in the Mist is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 655 ratings.
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