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Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People

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Director: Jonathan Taylor
Release date: 2016-06-15
Runtime: 58m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People

Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People is a 2016 movie in the Documentary and TV Movie genres, directed by Jonathan Taylor, starring Bertie Carvel, Koko and Penny Patterson. It has a runtime of 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People in Malaysia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Documentary telling the extraordinary story of Koko, the only 'talking' gorilla in the world, and her lifelong relationship with Penny Patterson. Project Koko started as a PhD project to teach sign language to a baby gorilla, but as Koko began to communicate with Penny, an intense bond formed between them. Penny has now been with Koko for over 40 years and claims Koko can reveal fresh insights into the workings of an animal's mind. Koko's unique life with Penny has been filmed every step of the way. Over 2,000 hours of footage chart the most dramatic moments - Penny's battle to keep Koko from being taken back to the zoo in which she was born, Penny's clash with academic critics who doubted her claims and the image of Koko mourning the death of her kitten.

Cast

Bertie Carvel

Narrator (voice)

Koko

Self

Penny Patterson

Self

Dale Djerassi

Self

Lisa Schuster

Self

Ann Southcombe

Self

Mitzi Phillips

Self

Robin Williams

Self (archive footage)

Leonardo DiCaprio

Self (archive footage)

Peter Gabriel

Self (archive footage)

Isabella Rossellini

Self (archive footage)

William Shatner

Self (archive footage)

Themes & keywords

gorillazoohuman animal relationshipsign languagesanimal intelligence

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People in Malaysia?+

Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Malaysia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People on Netflix?+

Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People is not on Netflix in Malaysia right now.

How long is Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People?+

Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People has a runtime of 58 minutes (58 minutes).

Who stars in Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People?+

Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People stars Bertie Carvel, Koko, Penny Patterson, Dale Djerassi and Lisa Schuster.

When did Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People come out?+

Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People is a 2016 movie directed by Jonathan Taylor.

What genre is Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People?+

Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People is Documentary and TV Movie film.

Who directed Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People?+

Koko: The Gorilla Who Talks to People was directed by Jonathan Taylor.