Mighty Joe Young
“Merian Cooper's amazing adventure in the unusual!”
A young woman, Jill Young, grew up on her father's ranch in Africa, raising a large gorilla named Joe from an infant. Years later, she brings him to Hollywood to become a star.
Where to watch Mighty Joe Young in United States
Can I watch Mighty Joe Young in United States? Mighty Joe Young isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Mighty Joe Young streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Mighty Joe Young
Mighty Joe Young is a 1949 English-language adventure, fantasy and drama film directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack. The cast is led by Terry Moore, Ben Johnson, Robert Armstrong. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Mighty Joe Young was produced by Argosy Pictures and RKO Radio Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on July 13, 1949, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ernest B. Schoedsack
- Writers
- Merian C. Cooper, Ruth Rose
- Release date
- July 13, 1949
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Argosy Pictures, RKO Radio Pictures
Mighty Joe Young cast & crew
Mighty Joe Young was directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack and written by Merian C. Cooper and Ruth Rose.
The cast features Terry Moore as Jill Young, Ben Johnson as Gregg Johnson, Robert Armstrong as Max O'Hara, Frank McHugh as Windy, Douglas Fowley as Jones, and Denis Greene as Crawford.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Roy Webb, cinematography is by J. Roy Hunt, and it was produced by Merian C. Cooper and John Ford.
Is Mighty Joe Young worth watching?
Mighty Joe Young holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 123 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure, fantasy, and drama, Mighty Joe Young is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Mighty Joe Young
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Cast of Mighty Joe Young
Terry Moore
Jill Young
Ben Johnson
Gregg Johnson
Robert Armstrong
Max O'Hara
Frank McHugh
Windy
Douglas Fowley
Jones
Denis Greene
Crawford
Paul Guilfoyle
Smith
Nestor Paiva
Brown
Regis Toomey
John Young
Lora Lee Michel
Jill (as a child)
James Flavin
Schultz
Mary Field
Secretary (uncredited)
Mighty Joe Young — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Mighty Joe Young in United States?
Mighty Joe Young 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 Mighty Joe Young in?
Mighty Joe Young is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Swahili. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Mighty Joe Young?
Mighty Joe Young runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is Mighty Joe Young rated?
Mighty Joe Young is rated NR. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 123 ratings.
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