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A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough

2026 1 h 18 min Documentary

One man's decades-long bond with a gorilla family, from a 1970s first encounter to today.

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About the film

What it’s about

David Attenborough recalls meeting a particular gorilla group in the 1970s and returns to them in the present day.

Who it’s for

It is worth a look for anyone who enjoys patient nature documentaries that reveal how individual animals change over time, and for those drawn to conservation stories told with quiet authority.

Technical details
Country
United Kingdom
Year
2026
Genre
Documentary
Running time
1h 18min
Age rating
12+
MPAA
PG
World premiere
Apr 17, 2026

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8.1 /10
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Director James Reed
Starring
  1. 01 David Attenborough plays himself

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