---
title: "Project Nim"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/project-nim-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 63579
imdb_id: "tt1814836"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 146
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Project Nim (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/project-nim-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Project Nim is a 2011 documentary film directed by James Marsh. The film explores the life of a chimpanzee named Nim Chimpsky, who served as the subject of a landmark research project during the 1970s. This experiment sought to determine whether a primate could learn to communicate using American Sign Language if raised and nurtured in a human environment like a child. The documentary follows Nim’s journey through human society and examines the lasting impact he had on the individuals he encountered during his life. Described as an unflinching and unsentimental biography, the film documents the efforts to make the animal human while reflecting on what the experience reveals about both chimpanzee and human nature. The production team behind the film is the same group responsible for the documentary Man on Wire. The cast includes Bob Angelini, Bern Cohen, and Reagan Leonard. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-three minutes and was released in the United States on July 8, 2011.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Kanopy | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Rakuten TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | DocPlay, DocPlay Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: James Marsh
- **Networks / Studios**: BBC Film, Red Box Films, Passion Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bob Angelini** as *Lab Tech*
- **Bern Cohen** as *Dr. William Lemmon*
- **Reagan Leonard** as *Stephanie LaFarge*
- **Nim Chimpsky** as *Self (archive footage)*
- **Stephanie LaFarge** as *Self*
- **Herbert Terrace** as *Self*
- **Wer LaFarge** as *Self (archive footage)*
- **Jenny Lee** as *Self*
- **Laura-Ann Petitto** as *Self*
- **Bill Tynan** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Project Nim online?
Project Nim is currently available to watch or stream on Google Play Movies, YouTube, Kanopy, Amazon Prime Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Project Nim worth watching?
Project Nim holds a community rating of 6.9/10 based on 146 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Project Nim and when was it released?
Project Nim is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 2011. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Project Nim?
Project Nim was directed by James Marsh.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Project Nim — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/63579)
- [Project Nim (2011) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1814836/fullcredits/)
- [Project Nim (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Nim_(film))
- [Project Nim (2011) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/63579-project-nim/cast)
- [Project Nim Cast & Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/project-nim/10050574/credits/)
- [Project Nim (2011) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/project-nim/credits)

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