Ape Star Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Aug. 13, 2021

Ape Star

Release Date: Friday, August 13, 2021 Limited Tuesday, August 24, 2021 VOD / Digital

Director: Linda Hambäck

Starring: Rebecca Gertsmann • Pernilla August • Stellan Skarsgard • Melinda Kinnaman • Jack Bergenholz

PG Family 1 hr, 16 m

4.33 / 5.0

40% WILL SEE 60% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Joanna is a feisty young orphan who wants to be adopted more than anything. But when her potential new mom drives up to the orphanage, she gets a big shock when the door opens and a gorilla steps out! The ape and girl quickly overcome their physical differences. But will their newfound love survive the scheming of a local bully who’s out to separate the two?

Family Animated

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Who stars in Ape Star – Cast List

R
Rebecca Gertsmann
P
Pernilla August
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace , The Constant Gardener
S
Stellan Skarsgard
Sentimental Value, Dune: Part Two
M
Melinda Kinnaman
J
Jack Bergenholz

Who is making Ape Star – Crew List

Director: Linda Hambäck
Screenwriter: Jan Vierth

Studio: Viva Pictures
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Ape Star

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2021

Completed

Changed Ape Star movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested
Runtime: 1 hr, 16 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Ape Star Trailers and Clips

Ape Star

Official Trailer

Ape Star Release Date: When was the film released?

Ape Star was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, August 13 , 2021. There were 14 14 other movies released on the same date, including Free Guy, Respect and Don't Breathe 2. As a limited release, Ape Star was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The estimated home release date for Ape Star is currently being determined. Stay tuned!