# The One and Only Ivan (2020)

> A captive gorilla and his elephant companion find courage, friendship, and a path toward freedom through an imaginative family adventure.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/351087

## Facts

- Runtime: 93 min
- Genres: Family, Comedy, Drama
- Director: Thea Sharrock
- Cast: Bryan Cranston, Sam Rockwell, Brooklynn Prince, Angelina Jolie, Danny DeVito, Ariana Greenblatt, Helen Mirren, Phillipa Soo
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3661394/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, sincere, heartwarming, family movie night, rainy day

## Synopsis

A heartwarming tale of friendship and courage unfolds as two unlikely companions plot their escape from captivity.

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