Project Nim (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Project Nim is a 2011 documentary directed by James Marsh. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $612,839 worldwide. It won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Documentaries at the DGA Awards 2012. Critics gave it 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10. Stream it on Kanopy, or rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- James Marsh
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Roadside Attractions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Project Nim About?
The premise of Project Nim without spoilers.
In the 1970s, a chimpanzee named Nim becomes the subject of a pioneering experiment designed to explore language acquisition and the boundaries of what it means to be human. Raised within a family setting, Nim’s development is closely observed, leading to surprising insights into both his cognitive abilities and the complexities of human nature. The film offers a compelling and often humorous look at the profound connection between humans and animals, raising questions about intelligence, communication, and the essence of personhood.
Project Nim Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- 1970s
- chimpanzee
- title appears in text
- two word title
- linguistics
- archive footage
- animal shelter
- life of chimpanzee
- animal testing
- nature versus nurture
- new york city
- sign language
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- science project
- animal behavior
- columbia university
- human animal relationship
- animal name in title
- reference to noam chomsky
- reenactment
- based on book
Where to Watch Project Nim
Stream it on Kanopy, or rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Director of Project Nim
Directed by James Marsh.
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Director James Marsh
Project Nim Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Project Nim 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 97% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 84%
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Metacritic 83 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 68% User score
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Letterboxd 3.7 /5
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Movie Insider 3.3 /5
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Project Nim Box Office
Project Nim grossed $612,839 worldwide. $411,184 came from the US and Canada and $201,655 (33%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$612.8K
- US & Canada
- $411.2K
- International
- $201.7K
Project Nim Awards & Nominations
Project Nim won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Documentaries at the DGA Awards 2012. Its biggest night was the DGA Awards 2012, with 1 win from 1 nomination.
1 win3 nominations3 ceremonies
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DGA Awards 2012 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Documentaries – James Marsh
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Critics' Choice 2012 1 nomination- Nominated Best Documentary Feature
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BAFTA 2012 1 nomination- Nominated Best Documentary
Project Nim Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Project Nim.
Cars in Project Nim
26 cars on screen, including the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan and the 1997 BMW 5 E39.
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1997 BMW 5 E39 Minor role -
1998 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
2008 Ford E-Series Minor role
Project Nim Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “尼姆计划” and “Le Projet Nim”.
- Also known as
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- 尼姆计划
- Le Projet Nim
- Proyecto Nim
- Projeto Nim
- 프로젝트 님
- Proje Nim
- 寧姆計劃
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Movies Like Project Nim
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Chimpanzee, Among the Wild Chimpanzees and Lucy The Human Chimp.
Project Nim FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Project Nim, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Project Nim?
Project Nim runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Project Nim released?
Project Nim was released on July 8, 2011.
Who directed Project Nim?
Project Nim was directed by James Marsh.
More films by James Marsh Where can I watch Project Nim?
In the US, Project Nim is streaming on Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Project Nim make at the box office?
Project Nim grossed $612,839 worldwide ($411,184 domestic, $201,655 international).
How is Project Nim rated?
Project Nim has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
What awards did Project Nim win?
Project Nim won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Documentaries at the DGA Awards 2012.
Does Project Nim have a post-credit scene?
No. Project Nim has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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