Mighty Joe Young (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1949, Mighty Joe Young is an action, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack, running about 94 minutes. “Merian Cooper's amazing adventure in the unusual!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young woman, Jill Young, grew up on her father's ranch in Africa, raising a large gorilla named Joe from an infant. Years later, she brings him to Hollywood to become a star.
Who’s in it. Mighty Joe Young stars Terry Moore as Jill Young, Ben Johnson as Gregg Johnson, Robert Armstrong as Max O'Hara and Mr. Joseph Young as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Mighty Joe Young has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mighty Joe Young page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mighty Joe Young tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mighty Joe Young (1949)?
- In US, Mighty Joe Young is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mighty Joe Young worth watching?
- Mighty Joe Young holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mighty Joe Young?
- Mighty Joe Young stars Terry Moore, Ben Johnson, Robert Armstrong, Mr. Joseph Young and Frank McHugh.
- When was Mighty Joe Young released?
- Mighty Joe Young was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.