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The Ape

4.320051h 30mMovieDramaComedy

A young writer, nearing a mental breakdown caused by his family and boss, moves into an apartment occupied by a walking, talking, foul-mouthed ape in a Hawaiian shirt and Converse High Tops.

DirectorJames Franco

WritersMerriwether Williams·James Franco

ProducersJames Franco·Vince Jolivette

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Cast · Directed by James Franco

James Franco

Brian Lally

Allison Bibicoff

Allison Bibicoff

Stacey Miller

Vince Jolivette

Vince Jolivette

Nori Jill Phillips

Nori Jill Phillips

Danny Molina

David Markey

Flies With Eagles

Sydney DeMarco

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The Ape — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Ape?

The Ape isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is The Ape on Netflix?

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Is The Ape on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch The Ape for free?

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What is the OTT release date for The Ape?

The Ape hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 6, 2005. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.