Mighty Joe Young

Mighty Joe Young

Merian Cooper's amazing adventure in the unusual!

Directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack

Produced by Argosy Pictures, RKO Radio Pictures

194994 min6.4 / 10

A heartwarming adventure about the bond between a woman and her giant gorilla companion, balancing spectacle with genuine affection and wonder.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Does Mighty Joe Young end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Mighty Joe Young easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Is Mighty Joe Young sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is Mighty Joe Young scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is Mighty Joe Young violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

35/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity32

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise32

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Mighty Joe Young

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Mighty Joe Young

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Mighty Joe Young, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Mighty Joe Young, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Mighty Joe Young, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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