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The One and Only Ivan
Movie (2020)
A gorilla named Ivan who’s living in a suburban shopping mall tries to piece together his past, with the help of other animals, as they hatch a plan to escape from captivity.
Movie (2020)
A gorilla named Ivan who’s living in a suburban shopping mall tries to piece together his past, with the help of other animals, as they hatch a plan to escape from captivity.
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
The editorial review marks sexual content and nudity as absent.
Violence & Gore
Ivan recalls being separated from his gorilla family and poachers shooting his father off-camera, while Stella dies peacefully from exhaustion and foot illness.
Profanity
The source notes a line about humans being mean and a dog fart joke.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
The editorial review marks alcohol, drugs and smoking as absent.
Frightening Scenes
Ivan recalls the terrible day he loses his family, a sequence the source describes as less graphic than the book.
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Mack drives a Mustang convertible.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
The film promotes loyal friendships, teamwork, empathy, perseverance, and taking animal welfare seriously.
Role models
Characters like Ivan, Stella, Bob, Julia, and Ruby display loyalty, wisdom, bravery, and care for others.
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Learning
Children can learn about how gorillas live, poaching difficulties in Africa, mall-based circuses, and natural zoos.
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