Jane
“It took a woman to unlock the secret of early man.”
Drawing from never-before-seen footage that has been tucked away in the National Geographic archives, director Brett Morgen tells the story of Jane Goodall, a woman whose chimpanzee research revolutionized our understanding of the natural world.
Where to watch Jane in United States
Can I watch Jane in United States? Yes — you can stream Jane in United States on Disney Plus and Hulu, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Jane streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Disney Plus, Hulu | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Disney Plus, Rakuten TV | — |
| Spain | Disney Plus | — |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | — |
About Jane
Jane is a 2017 English-language documentary film directed by Brett Morgen. The cast is led by Jane Goodall, Hugo van Lawick, Hugo Eric Louis van Lawick. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus, Hulu.
Jane was produced by Public Road Productions, National Geographic, and National Geographic Documentary Films and made in United States of America. It was released on December 28, 2017. At the box office it grossed around $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Brett Morgen
- Writers
- Brett Morgen
- Release date
- December 28, 2017
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Public Road Productions, National Geographic, National Geographic Documentary Films
Jane cast & crew
Jane was directed by Brett Morgen and written by Brett Morgen.
The cast features Jane Goodall as Self, Hugo van Lawick as Self (archive footage), and Hugo Eric Louis van Lawick as Self (archive footage).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Philip Glass, cinematography is by Ellen Kuras, and it was produced by Bryan Burk and Tony Gerber.
Is Jane worth watching?
Jane holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 154 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Jane is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Jane
In United States, you can stream Jane on Disney Plus and Hulu, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Jane
Jane Goodall
Self
Hugo van Lawick
Self (archive footage)
Hugo Eric Louis van Lawick
Self (archive footage)
Jane — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Jane in United States?
Jane is streaming on Disney Plus, Hulu in United States.
▸Is Jane on Disney Plus?
Yes — Jane is currently available on Disney Plus in United States.
▸What language is Jane in?
Jane is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Jane?
Jane runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is Jane rated?
It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 154 ratings.
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