Project Nim

Project Nim

2011

Nim Chimpsky - a chimpanzee who in the 1970s became the focus of a landmark experiment which aimed to show that an ape could learn to communicate with language if raised and nurtured like a human child. This film follows Nim's extraordinary journey through human society, and the enduring impact he makes on the people he meets along the way.

JBscale
88
Excellent

Film Detail

Genre
Documentary
Length
1 hr. 40 mins.
US Theatrical Release
July 8, 2011
US Box Office
$411,184 (#6401 of 7435)
Global Office
No Data Available
Rating
PG-13
Parents Strongly Cautioned
Disturbing Images, Drug Content, Some Strong Language, Thematic Elements

Collection Detail

Edition
Digital Only
Resolution | Digital Platform
Aspect Ratio
WS 1.78:1
Audio
English: DD+ 5.1
Studio
Lions Gate Films
Released
February 7, 2012
Acquired Date
July 20, 2023
Times Seen
1 Time
Last Watched
July 29, 2023

Actors

Bern Cohen
Bern Cohen
Scarlett Bermingham
Scarlett Bermingham

Directors

James Marsh
James Marsh

Producers

Simon Chinn
Simon Chinn

Writers

Elizabeth Hess
Elizabeth Hess

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User Reviews

Ratings

JB Users
70
Very Good
RT Fresh Certified
97%
Tomatometer
144 votes
RT Fresh Certified
84%
Popcornmeter
433 votes
METASCORE
83
33 votes
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
8,676 votes