Top 10 Family Films About Chimpanzees

Description: This classic comedy features Cary Grant and Ginger Rogers, with a chimpanzee causing chaos with a youth serum, making it a fun watch for families.

Fact: The chimpanzee in the film was played by Esther, who also appeared in other films of the era.

Description: While not exclusively about chimpanzees, the character King Louie, voiced by Louis Prima, is a memorable orangutan with a desire to learn the secret of fire from Mowgli.

Fact: The character of King Louie was originally intended to be a chimpanzee, but was changed to an orangutan to avoid racial stereotypes.

Description: While primarily an adventure film, it features a group of intelligent chimpanzees trained to communicate with humans, adding a unique twist to the story.

Fact: The film was based on Michael Crichton's novel and includes a scene where the chimpanzees use sign language to communicate.

Description: While focusing on George, the film includes his chimp sidekick, Ape, who provides comic relief and helps George navigate the jungle.

Fact: The character of Ape was voiced by John Cleese, adding a distinctive British humor to the film.

Description: Disney's animated adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' story features a group of gorillas, but includes a memorable scene with a chimpanzee named Terk, Tarzan's best friend.

Fact: The character Terk was voiced by Rosie O'Donnell, who brought a unique comedic flair to the role.

Description: In this animated adventure, a group of zoo animals, including a chimpanzee named Benny, embark on a journey to rescue their friend from the wild.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Wild Life" but was changed to avoid confusion with another film.

Description: This documentary explores the life of Nim Chimpsky, a chimpanzee raised as part of a language experiment to see if he could communicate with humans.

Fact: The film features interviews with key figures involved in the project, including the psychologist who led the experiment.

Description: This Disney Nature film follows a young chimpanzee named Oscar as he learns to survive in the African rainforest, highlighting the bond between Oscar and his adoptive mother.

Fact: The film was narrated by Tim Allen for the American release and by Sir David Attenborough for the British version.

Description: This documentary series by David Attenborough provides an intimate look at the daily life, social structure, and intelligence of a chimpanzee family in the wild.

Fact: The series was part of Attenborough's "The Trials of Life" series, which won several awards for its depiction of animal behavior.

Description: This documentary by Jane Goodall offers an in-depth look at the chimpanzee community in Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania.

Fact: Jane Goodall's research at Gombe has significantly influenced our understanding of chimpanzee behavior and conservation efforts.