The One and Only Ivan
A gorilla named Ivan who’s living in a suburban shopping mall tries to piece together his past, with the help of other animals, as they hatch a plan to escape from captivity.
Critics Sentiment
Ivan paints a mural of his jungle home using Julia's finger paints
Stella becomes weak and dies after asking Ivan to protect Ruby
The film's biggest emotional shift occurs when Ivan discovers his artistic abilities, jumping from Stella's heartbreaking death to the breathtaking mural sequence that critics universally praised.
The One and Only Ivan follows a steady upward sentiment arc after an emotional low point with Stella's death. Critics consistently praised the voice performances, particularly Sam Rockwell and Bryan Cranston, while noting the film's formulaic but heartfelt approach to animal captivity themes. The artistic discovery sequence and final act earned the strongest critical praise, elevating what many saw as a predictable but well-crafted family film.
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Bryan Cranston
Mack
Sam Rockwell
Ivan (voice)
Brooklynn Prince
Ruby (voice)
Angelina Jolie
Stella (voice)
Danny DeVito
Bob (voice)
Ariana Greenblatt
Julia
Helen Mirren
Snickers (voice)
Phillipa Soo
Thelma (voice)
Mike White
Frankie (voice) / Passing Driver
Ron Funches
Murphy (voice)
Chaka Khan
Henrietta (voice)
Ramón Rodríguez
George
Owain Arthur
Castello
Kevin Mathurin
Mike
Hannah Bourne
Helen
Betsy Graver
Mother In Park
Beckett Handley
Boy In Photo
Larry Ridley
News Reporter
Eleanor Matsuura
Candace Taylor
Kriss Dillon
Animal Inspector #1
Crew
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