How long is Project Nim?

Project Nim is 1 h 33 min long (93 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:33 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Project Nim rated?

Project Nim is rated PG-13 in the US.

Where can I stream Project Nim?

In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Kanopy (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Project Nim (2011) runs 1 h 33 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.9 from 146 TMDB members. From the team behind Man on Wire comes the story of Nim, the chimpanzee who in the 1970s became the focus of a landmark experiment which aimed to show that an ape could learn to communicate with language if raised and nurtured like a human child. Following Nim's extraordinary journey through human society, and the enduring impact he makes on the people he meets along the way, the film is an unflinching and…

Runtime: 1 h 33 min — ends 9:33 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Documentary
Released: July 8, 2011
TMDB rating: 6.9 / 10 from 146 votes
Director: James Marsh
Starring: Bob Angelini, Bern Cohen, Reagan Leonard, Nim Chimpsky
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Documentary reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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How long is Project Nim?: Project Nim is 1 h 33 min long (93 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:33 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Project Nim rated?: Project Nim is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Project Nim a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Documentary reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Project Nim?: In the US, as of 2026-11-08: Kanopy (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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