MVP: Most Valuable Primate (2000): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
MVP: Most Valuable Primate is a 2000 sports comedy directed by Robert Vince. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $1.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 40% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Robert Vince
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Keystone Family Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is MVP: Most Valuable Primate About?
The premise of MVP: Most Valuable Primate without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A charismatic chimpanzee named Jack unexpectedly becomes an ice hockey sensation. Through slapstick humor and heartwarming moments, he captivates audiences with his unique talent and infectious charm. As Jack navigates the challenges of the rink, he forges unexpected friendships and embarks on hilarious escapades, showcasing his unbridled energy and endearing personality.
MVP: Most Valuable Primate Themes & Keywords
· 27 tags- hockey movie
- monkey
- chimpanzee
- disability
- primate
- brother sister relationship
- slimehouse
- winter sports sport
- hockey sport
- winter sport
- secret
- sign language
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- league
- funding
- canada
- championship
- heart attack
- screaming
- fainting
- animal actor
- ice hockey
- experimentation
- skating
- doctor
- research laboratory
- simian fiction
- monkey actor
The Director of MVP: Most Valuable Primate
Directed by Robert Vince.
- Director Robert Vince
More from Robert Vince
More films directed by Robert Vince: Puppy Star Christmas, Pup Star: Better 2Gether, Pup Star and Monkey Up.
MVP: Most Valuable Primate Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave MVP: Most Valuable Primate 40% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 40% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 40%
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
User score 4.4
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TMDB 48% User score
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MVP: Most Valuable Primate Plot Summary
What happens in MVP: Most Valuable Primate from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this captivating tale, we follow the incredible journey of Jack, a three-year-old chimpanzee filled with an unquenchable desire for competition. Initially, Dr. Kendall conducts a groundbreaking experiment at San Pueblo University in San Diego, California, where he aims to teach Jack sign language. However, when the project faces abrupt funding cuts, everything begins to unravel, leading to unexpected outcomes that will forever alter their lives. Following the unexpected demise of Dr. Kendall, his superior, Dr. Peabody, plans to sell Jack to the University of Tennessee. Yet, destiny has a different route in mind.
Full summary
The whole story of MVP: Most Valuable Primate, scene by scene
MVP: Most Valuable Primate Box Office
MVP: Most Valuable Primate grossed $1.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.2M
- US & Canada
- $1.2M
MVP: Most Valuable Primate Videos
The clip of MVP: Most Valuable Primate.
How Well Do You Know MVP: Most Valuable Primate?
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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What is the name of the chimpanzee in the movie?
Cars in MVP: Most Valuable Primate
5 cars on screen, including the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice and the Prevost H3-45.
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1995 Chevrolet Caprice Important role -
Prevost H3-45 Important role -
Chevrolet C-10 Minor role -
1971 GMC B-Series Minor role
MVP: Most Valuable Primate Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “¡Cómo mola ser mono!” and “Jack: El ganador”.
- Also known as
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- ¡Cómo mola ser mono!
- Jack: El ganador
- MVP - Most Valuable Primate
- MVP: Jack el ganador
- Jack simpatico genio
- Jack: Extreme Schnell
- Csapd le, csimpánz!
- Jack, roi de la glisse
- Jack - Der beste Affe auf dem Eis
- VIP: Velmi inteligentní primát
- Шайбу! Шайбу!
- МВП: Маймунски Върхови Постижения
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- Kosmaty zawodnik
- Jogada de Mestre
- 재키는 MVP
- 大展猴威
- Sevimli Şempanze
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MVP: Most Valuable Primate FAQ: Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of MVP: Most Valuable Primate, each answered in a sentence.
How long is MVP: Most Valuable Primate?
MVP: Most Valuable Primate runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was MVP: Most Valuable Primate released?
MVP: Most Valuable Primate was released on October 20, 2000.
Who directed MVP: Most Valuable Primate?
MVP: Most Valuable Primate was directed by Robert Vince.
More films by Robert Vince How much did MVP: Most Valuable Primate make at the box office?
MVP: Most Valuable Primate grossed $1.2 million worldwide.
How is MVP: Most Valuable Primate rated?
MVP: Most Valuable Primate has 40% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic and 48% on TMDB.
Does MVP: Most Valuable Primate have a post-credit scene?
No. MVP: Most Valuable Primate has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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