The Ape Star (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2021, The Ape Star is a family and animation film directed by Linda Hambäck, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. The orphan Jonna is longing for a mother. One day, an old car stops outside the orphanage and out steps a gorilla that picks Jonna for adoption. It soon becomes clear that they have more things in common than they initially thought. When they start becoming a family, Tord from the local authorities shows up and threatens to send Jonna back to the orphanage.
Who’s in it. The Ape Star stars Pernilla August as Gorilla (voice), Rebecca Gerstmann as Jonna (voice), Stellan Skarsgård as Tord Fjordmark (voice) and Melinda Kinnaman as Gerd (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Ape Star has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ape Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ape Star tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ape Star (2021)?
- In US, The Ape Star is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ape Star worth watching?
- The Ape Star holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ape Star?
- The Ape Star stars Pernilla August, Rebecca Gerstmann, Stellan Skarsgård, Melinda Kinnaman and Jack Bergenholtz.
- When was The Ape Star released?
- The Ape Star was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.