The One and Only Ivan (2020)
Kernel Score: 83% · 619 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Family, Comedy, Drama
Released: 2020-08-21
Runtime: 93 minutes
Where to watch The One and Only Ivan
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
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.
The One and Only Ivan parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that The One and Only Ivan is a PG family drama about a captive gorilla and animal friends plotting an escape from a shopping mall, based on a true story.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Mild peril involving captive circus/mall animals; nothing graphic, rated PG.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Thea Sharrock
Cast
- Bryan Cranston as Mack
- Sam Rockwell as Ivan (voice)
- Brooklynn Prince as Ruby (voice)
- Angelina Jolie as Stella (voice)
- Danny DeVito as Bob (voice)
- Ariana Greenblatt as Julia
- Helen Mirren as Snickers (voice)
- Phillipa Soo as Thelma (voice)
- Mike White as Frankie (voice) / Passing Driver
- Ron Funches as Murphy (voice)
The One and Only Ivan FAQ
Is The One and Only Ivan good?
The One and Only Ivan has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 619 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The One and Only Ivan?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The One and Only Ivan OK for kids?
The One and Only Ivan is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that The One and Only Ivan is a PG family drama about a captive gorilla and animal friends plotting an escape from a shopping mall, based on a true story.
What movies are like The One and Only Ivan?
If you liked The One and Only Ivan, try Virunga, The Circus, Big Top Scooby-Doo! and The Sheep Detectives.