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Amazing Ape
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Amazing Ape

2017-03-28 · 79 min · ★ 4.0

Science Fiction · Drama · Family

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.

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Juliano Brotman
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Benjamin StockhamBenjamin StockhamAlbert
Louise GriffithsLouise GriffithsMiranda
Jessica MorrisJessica MorrisRiley
Ian Patrick WilliamsIan Patrick WilliamsColonel Ryneheart
Julia SpringerJenny
Scott CraneElijah
Denise CheshireSimon
Richard TysonRichard TysonDr. Sinclaire
Jennifer DurstJennifer DurstKrystal
Lana KinnearLana KinnearCherry

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