The One and Only Ivan (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2020, The One and Only Ivan is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Thea Sharrock, running about 93 minutes. “It's never too late to discover who you are.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A gorilla named Ivan who’s living in a suburban shopping mall tries to piece together his past, with the help of other animals, as they hatch a plan to escape from captivity.
Who’s in it. The One and Only Ivan stars Sam Rockwell as Ivan (voice), Angelina Jolie as Stella (voice), Danny DeVito as Bob (voice) and Helen Mirren as Snickers (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The One and Only Ivan has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Wonder Project Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The One and Only Ivan page.
If you liked it. Fans of The One and Only Ivan tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The One and Only Ivan (2020)?
- In US, The One and Only Ivan is available to stream on Wonder Project Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The One and Only Ivan worth watching?
- The One and Only Ivan holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The One and Only Ivan?
- The One and Only Ivan stars Sam Rockwell, Angelina Jolie, Danny DeVito, Helen Mirren and Brooklynn Prince.
- When was The One and Only Ivan released?
- The One and Only Ivan was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.