The One and Only Ivan
PGUnited States rating20201h 33mFamily, Comedy, Drama
A gentle story about a gorilla named Ivan who lives in a shopping mall and dreams of his life in the wild. With the help of his animal friends and a young girl, he tries to find a way to a better life. It is a thoughtful movie about friendship and the importance of being understood.
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PG US
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A gentle story about a gorilla named Ivan who lives in a shopping mall and dreams of his life in the wild. With the help of his animal friends and a young girl, he tries to find a way to a better life. It is a thoughtful movie about friendship and the importance of being understood.
Spoiler-free summary written by AI from the plot and dialogue.
What's in it
- Scary
- Mild
- Violence
- None
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- None
- Sad themes
- Some
- Pace
- Gentle
- The film features long takes and a contemplative atmosphere with gentle transitions between scenes. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.SomeThe animals attempt to escape and find themselves in a busy city intersection.
Talk about it after
- 1How did Ivan's friends help him feel less lonely in the mall?
- 2Why do you think it was important for Ivan to share his drawings with the people around him?
- 3How did the characters show courage when they decided to change their situation?
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