Movie

Going Ape!

“There were 3 conditions to the 5 million dollar inheritance, and they had to be bathed twice a week.”

★ 4.5(20)19811h 27m

Going Ape! is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Jeremy Joe Kronsberg
Release date: 1981-04-10
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: City Film

Going Ape! — trailer

About Going Ape!

Going Ape! is a 1981 movie in the Comedy, Crime and Family genres, directed by Jeremy Joe Kronsberg, starring Tony Danza, Jessica Walter and Stacey Nelkin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.5/10 from 20 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Going Ape! in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Tony Danza

Foster

Jessica Walter

Fiona

Stacey Nelkin

Cynthia

Danny DeVito

Lazlo

Merie Earle

Binocular Lady

Art Metrano

Joey

Frank Sivero

Bad Habit

Rick Hurst

Btandon

Howard Mann

Jules Cohen

Joseph Maher

Gridley

Leon Askin

Zebrewski

Jacquelyn Hyde

Zaida

Themes & keywords

inheritanceorangutanmonkey

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Going Ape! in Canada?+

In Canada, Going Ape! is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Going Ape! on Netflix?+

Going Ape! is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Going Ape!?+

Going Ape! has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in Going Ape!?+

Going Ape! stars Tony Danza, Jessica Walter, Stacey Nelkin, Danny DeVito and Merie Earle.

When did Going Ape! come out?+

Going Ape! is a 1981 movie directed by Jeremy Joe Kronsberg.

What genre is Going Ape!?+

Going Ape! is Comedy, Crime and Family film.

Who directed Going Ape!?+

Going Ape! was directed by Jeremy Joe Kronsberg.