Virunga (2014)
Kernel Score: 88% · 230 TMDB ratings
Genres: Documentary, War
Released: 2014-11-07
Runtime: 100 minutes
Where to watch Virunga
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-11-11.
Overview
Virunga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is Africa’s oldest national park, a UNESCO world heritage site, and a contested ground among insurgencies seeking to topple the government that see untold profits in the land. Among this ongoing power struggle, Virunga also happens to be the last natural habitat for the critically endangered mountain gorilla. The only thing standing in the way of the forces closing in around the gorillas: a handful of passionate park rangers and journalists fighting to secure the park’s borders and expose the corruption of its enemies. Filled with shocking footage, and anchored by the surprisingly deep and gentle characters of the gorillas themselves, Virunga is a galvanizing call to action around an ongoing political and environmental crisis in the Congo.
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Director
Cast
- André Bauma
- Emmanuel de Merode
- Mélanie Gouby
- Rodrigue Mugaruka Katembo
- Vianney Kazarama
Virunga FAQ
Is Virunga good?
Virunga has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Virunga?
In the US you can stream Virunga on Netflix.
What movies are like Virunga?
If you liked Virunga, try The One and Only Ivan, Zeitgeist: Addendum, Planet of the Apes and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.