Mighty Joe Young (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Mighty Joe Young is a 1998 action thriller directed by Ron Underwood, starring Charlize Theron and Bill Paxton. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $50.6 million worldwide on a $90 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. It holds 63% on TMDB.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Ron Underwood
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- Budget
- $90M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mighty Joe Young About?
The premise of Mighty Joe Young without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the remote jungles of Central Africa, a colossal gorilla named Joe Young develops a close relationship with Jill, a young woman who cares for him. Their peaceful existence is shattered when poachers threaten their home, forcing them to journey to California and seek safety at an animal sanctuary. However, their refuge is precarious as danger arises, putting Joe and Jill’s bond to the test and jeopardizing their well-being.
Mighty Joe Young Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- leopard
- hide and seek
- wildlife preserve
- animal sanctuary
- animal conservation
- finger bitten off
- lullaby
- traffic accident
- searchlight
- ferris wheel
- villain
- gorilla
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- poacher
- hunter
- rampage
- jungle
- environmentalism
- color remake of black and white film
- rescue
- giant ape
- amusement park
- remake
- africa
- death of mother
- character name in title
- screaming
- three word title
- mountain
- legend
- tranquilizer dart
- cage
- overhead camera shot
- truck accident
- traffic
- grauman's chinese theatre los angeles
- tranquilizer gun
- sniper rifle
- lifting someone into the air
- electrocution
- fire extinguisher
- los angeles california
- security guard
- explosion
- flashlight
- truck
- funeral
- attempted murder
- waterfall
- slimehouse
- orphan
Mighty Joe Young Cast
Charlize Theron leads the cast, with Bill Paxton. Directed by Ron Underwood.
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Director Ron Underwood
More from Ron Underwood
More films directed by Ron Underwood, best-rated first: City Slickers, Tremors, Heart and Souls and In the Mix.
Mighty Joe Young Reviews & Ratings
Mighty Joe Young holds 63% on TMDB.
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TMDB 63% User score
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Mighty Joe Young Plot Summary
What happens in Mighty Joe Young from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Charlize Theron takes on the role of Jill Young, a character whose tragic past includes witnessing the shocking murder of her mother. Alongside her, a baby ape named Joe has also endured great loss; they both suffered at the hands of ruthless poachers led by the brutal Andrei Strasser (played by Rade Serbedzija). In a moment that changes everything, Joe protects himself and earns a place in Jill’s heart by inflicting a significant injury on Strasser. Fast forward twelve years, and Jill has lovingly raised the now large Joe, who faces rejection from other gorillas due to his size.
Full summary
The whole story of Mighty Joe Young, scene by scene
Mighty Joe Young Box Office & Budget
Mighty Joe Young grossed $50.6 million worldwide on a $90 million budget, 56% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$50.6M
56% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $50.6M
- Budget
- $90M
Mighty Joe Young Awards & Nominations
Mighty Joe Young was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1999 1 nomination- Nominated Best Original Song
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Oscars 1999 1 nomination- Nominated Visual Effects
Mighty Joe Young Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Mighty Joe Young.
How Well Do You Know Mighty Joe Young?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the character Jill Young in the movie?
Cars in Mighty Joe Young
37 cars on screen, including the AM General HMMWV M998 and the 1998 Chevrolet Blazer.
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AM General HMMWV M998 Important role -
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Land-Rover 101 FC Important role -
1971 Land-Rover 109'' Series III Important role
Mighty Joe Young Also Known As
32 alternative titles, including “巨猩乔扬” and “无敌大猩猩”.
- Also known as
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- 巨猩乔扬
- 无敌大猩猩
- Joe: El gran gorila
- Mein großer Freund Joe
- Il grande Joe
- Mon ami Joe
- Mi gran amigo Joe
- Joe, az óriásgorilla
- Могучий Джо Янг
- Store Joe Young
- סופר ג'ו יאנג
- Le Puissant Joe Young
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- Poderoso Joe
- Koca Bebek Joe
- Могъщият Джо Янг
- Velký Joe
- Joe - jättegorillan
- Moćni Džo Jang
- O Grande Joe Young
- Wielki Joe
- Moćni Joe Young
- Ο Σπάνιος Τζο
- Kaverini mahtava Joe
- Võimas Joe Young
- 마이티 조 영
- マイティ・ジョー
- Могутній Джо Янґ
- ไมตี้ โจ ยัง สัญชาตญาณป่า ล่าถล่มเมือง
- Joe Young Phi Thường
- Mocný Joe Young
- 巨猩傳說
- Galiūnas Džo
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Mighty Joe Young FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Mighty Joe Young, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mighty Joe Young?
Mighty Joe Young runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Mighty Joe Young released?
Mighty Joe Young was released on December 25, 1998.
Who directed Mighty Joe Young?
Mighty Joe Young was directed by Ron Underwood.
More films by Ron Underwood Who is in the cast of Mighty Joe Young?
Mighty Joe Young stars Charlize Theron and Bill Paxton.
How much did Mighty Joe Young make at the box office?
Mighty Joe Young grossed $50.6 million worldwide on a budget of $90 million.
How is Mighty Joe Young rated?
Mighty Joe Young has 63% on TMDB.
Was Mighty Joe Young nominated for any awards?
Mighty Joe Young received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Mighty Joe Young have a post-credit scene?
No. Mighty Joe Young has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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