Going Ape! (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1981, Going Ape! is a comedy, crime and family film directed by Jeremy Joe Kronsberg, running about 87 minutes. “There were 3 conditions to the 5 million dollar inheritance, and they had to be bathed twice a week.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When his father - who owned a circus - dies, Oscar inherits 5 million dollars - and 3 orangutans. However there's a condition connected to the money: if he gives away the apes or just one gets sick or dies during the next 3 years, the zoologic society will get all the money. So he not only has to deal with 3 apes and an annoyed girlfriend, but also with a greedy zoologic society's president.
Who’s in it. Going Ape! stars Tony Danza as Foster, Jessica Walter as Fiona, Stacey Nelkin as Cynthia and Danny DeVito as Lazlo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Going Ape! has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Going Ape! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Going Ape! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Going Ape! (1981)?
- In US, Going Ape! is available to 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 Going Ape! worth watching?
- Going Ape! holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Going Ape!?
- Going Ape! stars Tony Danza, Jessica Walter, Stacey Nelkin, Danny DeVito and Merie Earle.
- When was Going Ape! released?
- Going Ape! was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.