Orang. Utan.
Seen it?2023 | 10 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a box office smash and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 10 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Through the story of Rocky, a rescued orangutan whose intelligence and empathy rival our own, Orang. Utan. explores the radical question of whether great apes should be considered persons. The film ultimately reframes that question into an urgent plea to save orangutans from disappearing forever.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerVery strong
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 668K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Justice Bower
- Leif CocksHimself
- Aaron HousholderSelf - Narrator
- Lisa SmithHerself
- RockyHimself, Orangutan