Mighty Joe Young 1998
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What is Mighty Joe Young?
Mighty Joe Young is a film first released in 1998. Catalogued under Adventure, Family, Action, Fantasy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 114 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 25, 1998
- Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, RKO Pictures, The Jacobson Company
- Genres
- Adventure, Family, Action, Fantasy
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Overview
Mighty Joe Young is a film first released in 1998. Catalogued under Adventure, Family, Action, Fantasy. Produced and broadcast by Walt Disney Pictures, RKO Pictures, The Jacobson Company. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A towering gorilla befriends a young woman and faces poachers on a cross‑continental adventure.”
- Features a giant gorilla as a central character
- Family‑friendly adventure with an uplifting tone
- Combines action and fantasy elements
- Received mixed reviews from critics
- Some viewers find the special effects dated
Watch it if you enjoy light‑hearted adventure stories with a touch of fantasy and animal heroes.
The film is rated PG and contains mild action and peril, making it suitable for most families with older children.
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What is the film's rating?
Mighty Joe Young (1998) is rated PG.
How long does the movie run?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 54 minutes.
When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on December 25, 1998.
How was the film received commercially?
It earned about $50.6 million in the United States against a $90 million budget, making it a box‑office disappointment.
Is the 1998 movie a remake of an earlier film?
It shares its title with a 1949 film but is a separate production, not a direct remake.
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