The Amazing Ape (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film
Released in 2017, The Amazing Ape is a drama, family and science fiction film directed by Juliano Brotman, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. An adventurous young boy, Albert, is diagnosed with terminal cancer and given only a matter of weeks to live. While undergoing aggressive medical treatments Albert befriends a laboratory chimp, Simon, at the company his mother works for. Through this newfound friendship with the gifted chimp, Albert finds new hope and courage, and a strength that leads him to undertake one final great adventure. With the help of his brokenhearted mother, Albert breaks Simon out of the laboratory and embarks upon a journey that teaches Albert and all those around him a valuable lesson about compassion for all living creatures, and the powerful healing effects that this can have on our lives.
Who’s in it. The Amazing Ape stars Benjamin Stockham as Albert, Louise Griffiths as Miranda, Jessica Morris as Riley and Ian Patrick Williams as Colonel Ryneheart, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Amazing Ape page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Amazing Ape tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Amazing Ape (2017)?
- In US, The Amazing Ape is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Amazing Ape?
- The Amazing Ape stars Benjamin Stockham, Louise Griffiths, Jessica Morris, Ian Patrick Williams and Julia Springer.
- When was The Amazing Ape released?
- The Amazing Ape was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.