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Gorillas in the Mist

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1988 | 129 min | Drama, History

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved The Killing Fields, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 9 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

The story of Dian Fossey, a scientist who came to Africa to study the vanishing mountain gorillas, and later fought to protect them.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    84% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 2 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, Golden Globe Awards: Best Original Score – Motion Picture. Also nominated for 5 Oscars, 1 more Golden Globe and 1 BAFTA. Plus 3 other awards.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 193K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Apted

  • Sigourney WeaverDian Fossey
  • Bryan BrownBob Campbell
  • Julie HarrisRoz Carr
  • John Omirah MiluwiSembagare
  • Iain CuthbertsonDr. Louis Leakey
  • Konstantin AleksandrovClaude Van Veeten
  • Waigwa WachiraMukara
  • Iain GlenBrendan
  • David LansburyLarry
  • Maggie O'NeillKim