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The One and Only Ivan (2020)

7.4 | Aug 21, 2020 (US) | Family, Comedy, Drama | 01:33

It's never too late to discover who you are.

A gorilla named Ivan who’s living in a suburban shopping mall tries to piece together his past, with the help of other animals, as they hatch a plan to escape from captivity.

Featured Crew

Director, Executive Producer
Producer
Screenplay
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Executive Producer, Unit Production Manager
Producer
Costume Design
ADR Mixer
Visual Effects Supervisor

Cast

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Sam Rockwell
Ivan (voice)
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Brooklynn Prince
Ruby (voice)
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Angelina Jolie
Stella (voice)
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Danny DeVito
Bob (voice)
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Helen Mirren
Snickers (voice)
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Phillipa Soo
Thelma (voice)
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Mike White
Frankie (voice) / Passing Driver
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Ron Funches
Murphy (voice)

Reviews

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r96sk
7 | Nov 20, 2020
Nothing all that fresh, but it certainly made me feel for the characters so that's always a big plus. The cast elevate the film, for sure! Bryan Cranston, no matter the nature of any role he plays, is always enjoyable and/or likeable. He brings heart as Mack, as do Sam Rockwell (Ivan) and Angelina Jolie (Stella). I liked Danny DeVito as Bob, while Ariana Greenblatt portrays the wholesome Julia well. The (true) premise is something we've all seen before, as such you're just waiting for the 'penny to drop' so the film can get going - once that happens onscreen events do improve, culminating in a very touching end. 'The One and Only Ivan' is ideal for family viewing, I'd say.