Jane
A luminous archival portrait of Jane Goodall’s formative chimpanzee research and the determination that reshaped primatology.
Overview
Explore the groundbreaking journey of a woman who changed our understanding of wildlife and conservation.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- inspiring
- uplifting
- reflective
- educational viewing
- family documentary night
What critics said
Critics broadly regard the film as an absorbing, beautifully filmed, and enlightening portrait of Jane Goodall's pioneering work and legacy.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film uses a trove of previously unseen footage from Jane Goodall's early fieldwork and research.
Goodall's rise as a young female primatologist without formal academic training is central to the film's subject.
Extended footage of chimpanzees in Tanzania makes patient observation the film's defining visual and thematic method.
The film foregrounds Goodall's relationship with cameraman and husband Hugo van Lawick alongside their research.
Films like Jane, and why
The Elephant Queen
absorbing wildlife observation, scientific inquiry, and intimate portrait of a pioneering researcher
My Octopus Teacher
biographical documentary storytelling centered on a determined female scientist and her landmark discoveries
Chimpanzee
beautifully filmed nature documentary combining animal behavior, field research, and emotional human connection
The Farthest
archival documentary portrait of a transformative scientific figure and the legacy of her work
Movie Details
- Director
- Brett Morgen
- Release Date
- 2017-12-28
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Rating
- 7.5 / 10 (156)
Cast
- Jane Goodall
- Hugo van Lawick
- Hugo Eric Louis van Lawick
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Hulu, Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Jane about?
- A luminous archival portrait of Jane Goodall’s formative chimpanzee research and the determination that reshaped primatology.
- What is Jane like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Jane as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Jane violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Jane.
- What did critics think of Jane?
- Critics broadly regard the film as an absorbing, beautifully filmed, and enlightening portrait of Jane Goodall's pioneering work and legacy.
- Which films are like Jane?
- Films with a similar feel include The Elephant Queen, My Octopus Teacher, Chimpanzee, and The Farthest.
- How long is Jane?
- Jane runs 90 minutes.
- Where can I watch Jane?
- In United States, Jane streams on Hulu, Disney Plus.
