Chimpanzee (2012)

A 3-months-old chimpanzee is separated from his troop and is then adopted by a fully-grown male.

Directors:

Alastair Fothergill, Mark Linfield

Writers:

Alastair Fothergill (original concept), Mark Linfield (original concept),

Stars:

Tim Allen

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview:
Tim Allen	...	Narrator (voice)

Storyline

Oscar, a baby chimpanzee is enjoying his life with his mother in the jungles along the Ivory Coast. Without warning, young Oscar is tragically orphaned during an attack from a rival group of chimpanzees. Afterwards, he attempts to survive on his own, and to be accepted by the other chimps. But Oscar struggles, until he is surprisingly adopted by the Alpha Male of his group.

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Plot Keywords:

chimpanzee | one word title | animal in title | monkey

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Taglines:

For Oscar, every day is an adventure.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Certificate:

G

Details

Official Sites:

Disney [United States]

Country:

Tanzania USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 April 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

Chimpancés

Filming Locations:

Ivory Coast

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$10,673,748 (USA) (20 April 2012)

Gross:

$28,965,459 (USA) (3 August 2012)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Great Ape Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

78 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Datasat SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

During its opening weekend, a portion of all proceeds was donated to the "See Chimpanzee, Save Chimpanzees" charity which was started by famed Chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall. The charity helps build habitats, educates children and helps orphaned Chimpanzees.

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Connections

Featured in Maltin on Movies: The Lucky One (2012)

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Soundtracks

"Rise"
Written by China Anne McClain, Lauryn Alisa McClain and Sierra Aylina McClain
Performed by China Anne McClain (as McClain Sisters), Lauryn Alisa McClain (as McClain Sisters) and Sierra Aylina McClain (as McClain Sisters)
Courtesy of Hollywood Records

User Reviews

visually stunning

What can really be said about this movie.... Its a fantastic documentary, and unlike other wildlife documentary's its not overly sad or graphic, so parents can bring their kids.

The shots and views of the chimps and the rain forest, are absolutely amazing. All aspects of the lives of chimpanzees are shown, even the not so glamorous ones. However the filmmakers show the harshness of the lives of chimps while appealing to all ages, and not sacrificing content. For example: in one of the few scenes at can be perceived as violent, an obscured view of the chimps is shown, not enough to mask their actions, but enough to make it tasteful.

Tim Allen does a fantastic job of narrating, being both funny and informative. He even makes a throw back joke or two.

This film is inspiring, fun, and informative. Its fun for the whole family, and I am not just saying that. I left the theater thinking how alike humans and chimpanzees are, and would recommend this movie to any animal lover.