Topic: Apes

Direction Friz Freleng

Synopsis Apes of Wrath (S) (1959) follows a chaotic sequence of events where a tipsy stork mistakenly delivers a baby ape to the wrong family on a remote jungle island. In a twist of fate, the stork, realizing his error, decides...

Direction Thierry Ragobert

Synopsis Amazonia (2013) follows the journey of a primate, nurtured in a controlled environment, as it navigates the challenges of survival upon its introduction to the vast and untamed Amazon rainforest. The documentary captures the creature's struggles and triumphs as it...

Direction Patrick Rouxel

Synopsis Green (2009) follows the poignant tale of a female orangutan named Green, who finds herself isolated in a world that has been drastically altered by human activities. This documentary is a profound and emotional exploration of Green's final days, set...

Direction Jack King

Synopsis Donald Duck and the Gorilla (S) (1944) follows the chaotic events that unfold when a dangerous gorilla named Ajax breaks free from its zoo enclosure. In a humorous twist, Donald Duck's mischievous nephews decide to impersonate a gorilla, leading to...

Direction Matt Reeves

Cast Andy Serkis · Woody Harrelson · Amiah Miller · Gabriel Chavarria

Synopsis War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) follows the gripping tale of Caesar and his ape community as they confront a formidable human army, commanded by a merciless Colonel. After enduring devastating losses, Caesar grapples with his darker impulses...

Direction Robert Florey

Cast Bela Lugosi · Sidney Fox · Leon Ames · Bert Roach

Direction Don Weis · Bernard McEveety · Don McDougall · Arnold Laven

Cast Roddy McDowall · Ron Harper · James Naughton · Mark Lenard

Synopsis Planet of the Apes (TV Series) (1974) follows a crew of space explorers who embark on a temporal journey and find themselves stranded on an unfamiliar world. Unaware of their true location, they discover a sophisticated society governed by apes,...

Direction Clyde Geronimi

Synopsis Pluto at the Zoo (S) (1942) follows the mischievous adventures of Pluto as he strolls by the zoo and spots a massive bone held by a slumbering lion. Retrieving the bone proves to be a challenging task. After successfully taking...

Direction Peter Jackson

Cast Naomi Watts · Adrien Brody · Jack Black · Thomas Kretschmann

Synopsis King Kong (2005) follows the journey of Ann Darrow (Naomi Watts), an actress navigating the challenges of Depression-era New York. Her fortunes shift when she encounters Carl Denham (Jack Black), a visionary filmmaker and adventurer seeking to make his mark....

Direction Wilfred Jackson

Synopsis Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse: Mickey's Mechanical Man (S) (1933) follows Mickey Mouse as he constructs an automated boxer to challenge the formidable Kongo Killer, a massive gorilla. The robot, however, has a peculiar glitch: it becomes aggressive and starts attacking...

Direction Simon Duong van Huyen · Joël Durand · Thibault Leclercq · Valentin Lucas

Synopsis Hors de l'eau (S) (2018) offers a unique perspective as it delves into the life of a macaque mother and her troop, navigating the rigid social hierarchy and norms that dictate their daily existence. The narrative unfolds through the lens...

Direction Allison Bean

Direction Wilfred Jackson

Synopsis The Pet Store (S) (1933) follows Mickey Mouse as he takes on a new role at a bustling pet shop. His employment is put at risk when Beppo the Gorilla breaks free and seizes Minnie. Mickey, undeterred, rallies the other...

Direction Wes Ball

Cast Owen Teague · Freya Allan · Peter Macon · Kevin Durand

Synopsis Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) unfolds in a distant future era, long after Caesar's leadership, where apes have ascended to dominance and humans are relegated to the fringes of society. A new oppressive ape ruler emerges, consolidating...

Direction George A. Romero

Cast Jason Beghe · John Pankow · Kate McNeil · Joyce Van Patten

Synopsis Monkey Shines (1988) follows the story of a man who becomes paralyzed from the neck down after a tragic accident. In an effort to regain some independence, he acquires a capuchin monkey named Ella, trained to assist him in his...

Direction Nicolas Philibert

Synopsis Nénette (2010) delves into the life of a 40-year-old orangutan who has spent decades confined within the walls of the Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes in Paris. The film offers a poignant exploration of the orangutan's daily existence, highlighting the...

Direction H.C. Potter

Cast Joan Fontaine · James Stewart · Eddie Albert · Roland Young

Synopsis You Gotta Stay Happy (1948) follows the story of an uncertain heiress, Dee Dee Dillwood, who is pressured into marrying her sixth fiancé. However, she finds herself unable to confront the wedding night and escapes into the neighboring hotel room...

Direction Ernest B. Schoedsack

Cast Terry Moore · Ben Johnson · Robert Armstrong · Frank McHugh

Synopsis Mighty Joe Young (1949) follows the extraordinary journey of a colossal, 12-foot gorilla who is encountered by a safari expedition in the heart of Africa. The group decides to transport the magnificent creature to the bustling city of Hollywood, where...

Direction Jon Turteltaub

Cast Anthony Hopkins · Cuba Gooding Jr. · Donald Sutherland · Maura Tierney

Synopsis Instinct (1999) follows the story of Theo Caulder, a driven psychiatrist who is approached by his mentor, Ben Hillard, to assess the case of renowned anthropologist and primatologist Ethan Powell, portrayed by Anthony Hopkins. Powell, a highly educated individual with...

Direction Peter Jackson

Synopsis The Lost Spider Pit Sequence (S) (2005) offers a vivid reimagining of the infamous "spider-pit" scene from the classic 1933 film "King Kong." This short film delves into what the original sequence might have looked like, as the gruesome scene...