Koko: A Talking Gorilla (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1978, Koko: A Talking Gorilla is a documentary film directed by Barbet Schroeder, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A documentary that follows Dr. Penny Patterson's current scientific study of Koko, a gorilla who communicates through American Sign Language.
Who’s in it. Koko: A Talking Gorilla stars Penny Patterson as Herself, Koko as Herself, Saul Kitchener as Himself - Director Emeritus, San Francisco Zoo and Carl Pribram as Himself - Professor of Neuroscience, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Koko: A Talking Gorilla has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Koko: A Talking Gorilla page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Koko: A Talking Gorilla (1978)?
- In US, Koko: A Talking Gorilla is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Koko: A Talking Gorilla worth watching?
- Koko: A Talking Gorilla holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Koko: A Talking Gorilla?
- Koko: A Talking Gorilla stars Penny Patterson, Koko, Saul Kitchener, Carl Pribram and Roger Fouts.
- When was Koko: A Talking Gorilla released?
- Koko: A Talking Gorilla was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.