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Where to watch Gorillas in the Mist (1988) tonight

Gorillas in the Mist (1988) runs 2 h 9 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.0 from 686 TMDB members. The story of Dian Fossey, a scientist who came to Africa to study the vanishing mountain gorillas, and later fought to protect them.

Runtime
2 h 9 min — ends 10:09 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Drama, History
Released
September 23, 1988
TMDB rating
7.0 / 10 from 686 votes
Director
Michael Apted
Starring
Sigourney Weaver, Bryan Brown, Julie Harris, John Omirah Miluwi
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where to watch it tonight

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Questions people ask

How long is Gorillas in the Mist?
Gorillas in the Mist is 2 h 9 min long (129 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:09 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Gorillas in the Mist rated?
Gorillas in the Mist is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Gorillas in the Mist a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Gorillas in the Mist?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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