Release CalendarTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV News
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsCannes Film FestivalStar WarsAsian Pacific American Heritage MonthSummer Watch GuideSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
IMDbPro

Lucy, the Human Chimp

  • TV Movie
  • 2021
  • 1h 8m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
463
YOUR RATING
Lucy, the Human Chimp (2021)
Documentary

In the 1960s chimpanzee Lucy was raised as a human in an experiment conducted by psychologists from the University of Oklahoma. When Lucy was taken to live on an island in The Gambia a young... Read allIn the 1960s chimpanzee Lucy was raised as a human in an experiment conducted by psychologists from the University of Oklahoma. When Lucy was taken to live on an island in The Gambia a young student, Janis, lived with her for 6 years.In the 1960s chimpanzee Lucy was raised as a human in an experiment conducted by psychologists from the University of Oklahoma. When Lucy was taken to live on an island in The Gambia a young student, Janis, lived with her for 6 years.

  • Director
    • Alex Parkinson
  • Writer
    • Alex Parkinson
  • Stars
    • Lorna Nickson Brown
    • Matthew Brenher
    • Jacinta Mulcahy
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    463
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Alex Parkinson
    • Writer
      • Alex Parkinson
    • Stars
      • Lorna Nickson Brown
      • Matthew Brenher
      • Jacinta Mulcahy
    • 11User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

    Photos4

    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster

    Top cast5

    Edit
    Lorna Nickson Brown
    Lorna Nickson Brown
    • Janis Carter
    Matthew Brenher
    Matthew Brenher
    • Dr. Maurice Temerlin
    Jacinta Mulcahy
    Jacinta Mulcahy
    • Jane Tamerlin
    Janis Carter
    Janis Carter
    • Self
    Peter Elliott
    Peter Elliott
    • Lucy
    • Director
      • Alex Parkinson
    • Writer
      • Alex Parkinson
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    More like this

    Chimp Crazy
    7.3
    Chimp Crazy
    Little Miss Innocent: Passion. Poison. Prison.
    6.5
    Little Miss Innocent: Passion. Poison. Prison.
    Fire in Paradise
    7.4
    Fire in Paradise
    Breaking News in Yuba County
    5.8
    Breaking News in Yuba County
    Living with Leopards
    7.4
    Living with Leopards
    Tell Them You Love Me
    6.9
    Tell Them You Love Me
    Jeremy Wade's Dark Waters
    8.1
    Jeremy Wade's Dark Waters
    Last Breath
    7.7
    Last Breath
    Chimp Empire
    8.2
    Chimp Empire
    Seven Days That Made the Fuhrer
    6.7
    Seven Days That Made the Fuhrer
    Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter
    7.6
    Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter
    Jeremy Wade's Mighty Rivers
    8.4
    Jeremy Wade's Mighty Rivers

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      All entries contain spoilers

    User reviews11

    Featured review
    9/10

    Watch this film, it is good

    I was happy to see this documebt about Lucy and the others. I remember when I wasa kid I was very impressed with Janis, and as I kid I wanted to have a chimpansee at home also:') It was good to see those pictures and dreamt a lot about them how they lived together, what kind of experience they have, and what could they share and learn about each other.

    I am glad to see this documantary.

    As a film I only have problem with the music, as its so manipulative. Also some visual effects and added sound effects takes from the enjoyment rather than add to it.

    Added effects was not needed in this film, I dont know why they ruin the feeling with it.

    Without this chesy music and special effects it could be 10 starts.

    I am still curious what they learned, and what kind of own thought Lucy had.

    When nobody ask anything but Lucy wants to express herself and say someting, or ask something.

    I am really curious what Lucy asks, what she wanted to know.

    I would love to see more of that part in the movie.

    Interesting to see also how much Janis learned, and what phases she went thorough.

    Never though her side that much in this subject before, I was always think about the chimps rather than the human part in it.

    If you love chimps as well, or even if dont like them yet, watch this movie!
    • andras-ocskay
    • Jan 20, 2023
    • Permalink

    Top picks

    Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
    Sign in

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • April 29, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Channel 4 (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Janis & Lucy
    • Production companies
      • KEO Films
      • Channel 4 Television
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      1 hour 8 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Lucy, the Human Chimp (2021)
    Top Gap
    By what name was Lucy, the Human Chimp (2021) officially released in Canada in English?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb app
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    Follow IMDb on social
    Get the IMDb app
    For Android and iOS
    Get the IMDb app
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • License IMDb Data
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.