Amazing Ape (2017)

4.0/10 79 min Science Fiction Drama Family

Overview

An adventurous young boy, Albert, is diagnosed with terminal cancer and given only a matter of weeks to live. While undergoing aggressive medical treatments Albert befriends a laboratory chimp, Simon, at the company his mother works for. Through this newfound friendship with the gifted chimp, Albert finds new hope and courage, and a strength that leads him to undertake one final great adventure. With the help of his brokenhearted mother, Albert breaks Simon out of the laboratory and embarks upon a journey that teaches Albert and all those around him a valuable lesson about compassion for all living creatures, and the powerful healing effects that this can have on our lives.

Cast

Benjamin Stockham

Albert

Louise Griffiths

Miranda

Jessica Morris

Riley

Ian Patrick Williams

Colonel Ryneheart

Richard Tyson

Dr. Sinclaire

Jennifer Durst

Krystal

Lana Kinnear

Cherry

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