Project X (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1987, Project X is a comedy and drama film directed by Jonathan Kaplan, running about 108 minutes. “When the Air Force assigned Jimmy Garrett to a top secret project, he didn't know what he was in for. Neither did they.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young inductee into the military is given the task of looking after some chimpanzees used in the mysterious 'Project X'. Getting to know the chimps fairly well, he begins to suspect there is more to the secret project than he is being told.
Who’s in it. Project X stars Matthew Broderick as Jimmy Garrett, Helen Hunt as Teri Macdonald, Willie as Virgil and William Sadler as Dr. Carroll (as Bill Sadler), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Project X has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $18.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Project X page.
If you liked it. Fans of Project X tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Project X (1987)?
- In GB, Project X is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Project X worth watching?
- Project X holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Project X?
- Project X stars Matthew Broderick, Helen Hunt, Willie, William Sadler and Johnny Ray McGhee.
- When was Project X released?
- Project X was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.