A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough
2026 · Movie · PG · 78 min · ★ 7.6
A naturalist recounts a first encounter with a baby gorilla and follows its journey into adulthood as it rises within its group. The story also checks in on how its descendants are faring today, offering a personal look at gorilla life across generations.
Also known as Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough
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Streaming on Netflix.
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Details
- Years
- 2026
- Release date
- 2026-04-16
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 78 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- TMDB rating
- 7.6/10 (35 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a calm, personal wildlife story that follows one gorilla’s life and legacy over time; Not for you if you prefer fast-paced nature adventures or lots of variety.
Pros: intimate animal storytelling; warm narration; generational perspective | Cons: limited broader scope; few surprises; gentle pacing
Themes
- rwanda
- gorilla
- nature documentary
- animal behaviour
- baby gorilla
- animal documentary
Cast & crew
David Attenborough
as Self
Directed by James Reed