Jane (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2017, Jane is a documentary film directed by Brett Morgen, running about 90 minutes. “It took a woman to unlock the secret of early man” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Drawing from never-before-seen footage that has been tucked away in the National Geographic archives, director Brett Morgen tells the story of Jane Goodall, a woman whose chimpanzee research revolutionized our understanding of the natural world.
Who’s in it. Jane stars Jane Goodall as Herself, Hugo van Lawick as Himself (archive footage) and Hugo Eric Louis van Lawick as Himself (archive footage).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Jane has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and Hulu 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 Jane page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jane (2017)?
- In US, Jane is available to stream on Disney Plus and Hulu, 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 Jane worth watching?
- Jane holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Jane?
- Jane stars Jane Goodall, Hugo van Lawick and Hugo Eric Louis van Lawick.
- When was Jane released?
- Jane was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.