Going Ape! (1981)
Overview
When his father - who owned a circus - dies, Oscar inherits 5 million dollars - and 3 orangutans. However there's a condition connected to the money: if he gives away the apes or just one gets sick or dies during the next 3 years, the zoologic society will get all the money. So he not only has to deal with 3 apes and an annoyed girlfriend, but also with a greedy zoologic society's president.
Where to watch Going Ape!
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video, YouTube | Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
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What is Going Ape! about?
When his father - who owned a circus - dies, Oscar inherits 5 million dollars - and 3 orangutans. However there's a condition connected to the money: if he gives away the apes or just one gets sick or dies during the next 3 years, the zoologic society will get all the money. So he not only has to deal with 3 apes and an annoyed girlfriend, but also with a greedy zoologic society's president. Going Ape! is a Comedy, Crime, Family movie, released on 1981-04-10, runtime 87 minutes.
Is Going Ape! worth watching?
TMDB users rate Going Ape! 4.5 out of 10 from 21 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Going Ape!?
In the United States, Going Ape! can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 6 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Jeremy Joe Kronsberg
Cast
- Tony Danza as Foster
- Jessica Walter as Fiona
- Stacey Nelkin as Cynthia
- Danny DeVito as Lazlo
- Merie Earle as Binocular Lady
- Art Metrano as Joey
- Frank Sivero as Bad Habit
- Rick Hurst as Btandon
- Howard Mann as Jules Cohen
- Joseph Maher as Gridley
- Leon Askin as Zebrewski
- Jacquelyn Hyde as Zaida
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Sources
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