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Lucy the Human Chimp

6.720211h 19mPG-13MovieDocumentary

The profound story of Lucy Temerlin, a female chimpanzee raised as human from birth in a domestic environment, and Janis Carter, the woman who took on the seemingly impossible task of giving her a new life in the wild.

DirectorAlex Parkinson

WriterAlex Parkinson

ProducersBridget Appleby·Matt Cole

Where to watch

HBO Max Amazon Channel

HBO Max Amazon Channel HBO Max

HBO Max

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Alex Parkinson

Lorna Nickson Brown

Lorna Nickson Brown

Matthew Brenher

Matthew Brenher

Dr. Maurice Temerlin

Jacinta Mulcahy

Jacinta Mulcahy

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Lucy the Human Chimp — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Lucy the Human Chimp?

Lucy the Human Chimp is streaming on HBO Max in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Lucy the Human Chimp on Netflix?

No, Lucy the Human Chimp is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

Is Lucy the Human Chimp on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Lucy the Human Chimp isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on HBO Max instead.

Where can I watch Lucy the Human Chimp for free?

Lucy the Human Chimp is available on HBO Max in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.