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Gorillas in the Mist

7.019882h 9mPG-13MovieDramaHistory

The story of Dian Fossey, a scientist who came to Africa to study the vanishing mountain gorillas, and later fought to protect them.

DirectorMichael Apted
WritersAnna Hamilton Phelan·Tab Murphy
ProducersArne Glimcher·Peter Guber

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michael Apted

SWSigourney Weaver
Sigourney Weaver
Dian Fossey
BBBryan Brown
Bryan Brown
Bob Campbell
JHJulie Harris
Julie Harris
Roz Carr
JMJohn Omirah Miluwi
John Omirah Miluwi
Sembagare
ICIain Cuthbertson
Iain Cuthbertson
Dr. Louis Leakey
KAKonstantin Aleksandrov
Konstantin Aleksandrov
Claude Van Veeten
WW
Waigwa Wachira
Mukara
IGIain Glen
Iain Glen
Brendan
DLDavid Lansbury
David Lansbury
Larry
MOMaggie O'Neill
Maggie O'Neill
Kim
KM
Konga Mbandu
Rushemba
MRMichael J. Reynolds
Michael J. Reynolds
Howard Dowd

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Gorillas in the Mist — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Gorillas in the Mist?

Gorillas in the Mist isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is Gorillas in the Mist on Netflix?

No, Gorillas in the Mist is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Gorillas in the Mist on Amazon Prime Video?

Gorillas in the Mist isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Gorillas in the Mist for free?

Gorillas in the Mist isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Gorillas in the Mist based on a true story?

Yes — Gorillas in the Mist is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).