Gorillas in the Mist (1988) movie poster

Gorillas in the Mist (1988)

"At the far ends of the earth she found a reason to live, and a cause to fight for."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 86%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 84% (RT: 84%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaHistory

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Runtime
2h 9m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.0/10 (634 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
84%
Cast
Sigourney Weaver as Dian Fossey
Bryan Brown as Bob Campbell
Julie Harris as Roz Carr
John Omirah Miluwi as Sembagare
Iain Cuthbertson as Dr. Louis Leakey
Konstantin Aleksandrov as Claude Van Veeten
Waigwa Wachira as Mukara
Iain Glen as Brendan
Yes. 86% of real audiences liked it based on 634 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 84%.
Overview
The story of Dian Fossey, a scientist who came to Africa to study the vanishing mountain gorillas, and later fought to protect them. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of Gorillas in the Mist was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Gorillas in the Mist is a 1988 drama, history film directed by Michael Apted. The story of Dian Fossey, a scientist who came to Africa to study the vanishing mountain gorillas, and later fought to protect them. The film has been rated by 634 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Gorillas in the Mist delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Gorillas in the Mist (1988) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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