Project Nim
“The world will be a different place once you've seen it through his eyes.”
From the team behind Man on Wire comes the story of Nim, the chimpanzee who in the 1970s became the focus of a landmark experiment which aimed to show that an ape could learn to communicate with language if raised and nurtured like a human child. Following Nim's extraordinary journey through human society, and the enduring impact he makes on the people he meets along the way, the film is an unflinching and unsentimental biography of an animal we tried to make human. What we learn about his true nature - and indeed our own - is comic, revealing and profoundly unsettling.
Where to watch Project Nim in United States
Kanopy
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Where is Project Nim streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Stan, DocPlay, DocPlay Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | Sooner, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
About Project Nim
Project Nim is a 2011 English-language documentary film directed by James Marsh. The cast is led by Bob Angelini, Bern Cohen, Reagan Leonard. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
Project Nim was produced by BBC Film, Red Box Films, and Passion Pictures and made in United Kingdom. It was released on July 8, 2011, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- James Marsh
- Release date
- July 8, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- BBC Film, Red Box Films, Passion Pictures
Project Nim cast & crew
Project Nim was directed by James Marsh.
The cast features Bob Angelini as Lab Tech, Bern Cohen as Dr. William Lemmon, Reagan Leonard as Stephanie LaFarge, Nim Chimpsky as Self (archive footage), Stephanie LaFarge as Self, and Herbert Terrace as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Dickon Hinchliffe, cinematography is by Michael Simmonds, and it was produced by Simon Chinn and John Battsek.
Is Project Nim worth watching?
Project Nim holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 146 ratings, a solidly received documentary films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, Project Nim is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Project Nim
In United States, you can stream Project Nim on Kanopy, or rent and buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Project Nim
Bob Angelini
Lab Tech
Bern Cohen
Dr. William Lemmon
Reagan Leonard
Stephanie LaFarge
Nim Chimpsky
Self (archive footage)
Stephanie LaFarge
Self
Herbert Terrace
Self
Wer LaFarge
Self (archive footage)
Jenny Lee
Self
Laura-Ann Petitto
Self
Bill Tynan
Self
Joyce Butler
Self
Renne Falitz
Self
Project Nim — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Project Nim in United States?
Project Nim is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Project Nim on Kanopy?
Yes — Project Nim is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Project Nim in?
Project Nim is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Project Nim?
Project Nim runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is Project Nim rated?
Project Nim is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 146 ratings.
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