Movie · 1998 Available digitally

Poderoso Joe

Mighty Joe Young · Ron Underwood

1h 54min 10+ Release: 12/25/1998 Ação Aventura Família Fantasia

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Poderoso Joe is a ação e aventura movie released in 1998, directed by Ron Underwood, starring Charlize Theron, Bill Paxton e Rade Šerbedžija. It runs 1h 54min and is rated 10+ in Brazil. In Brazil, it is available to stream on Disney Plus.

Official synopsis

A sobrevivência é um instinto.

O ponto de partida na trama é a morte de uma cientista e de uma gorila fêmea em uma aldeia africana. As duas deixam seus respectivos filhotes, que se tornam inseparáveis. A narrativa avança e a situação se complica. Crescidos, a jovem Jill (Theron) e o gorila Joe passam a sofrer a perseguição dos caçadores. Para garantir a segurança do macaco, a moça aceita a oferta de um zoólogo (Paxton) e interna o bicho em uma reserva animal nos EUA. A empreitada não dá certo e a dupla tem então de bolar um plano mirabolante para levar o gorila de volta.

Where to watch Poderoso Joe

Streaming

Disney Plus

Availability in Brazil · updated 29/09/2026

Cast of Poderoso Joe

12 actors

Charlize Theron as Jill Young

Bill Paxton as Gregg O'Hara

Rade Šerbedžija as Strasser

Peter Firth as Garth

David Paymer as Harry Ruben

Regina King as Cecily Banks

Robert Wisdom as Kweli

Naveen Andrews as Pindi

See full cast (12)

Lawrence Pressman as Dr. Baker

Linda Purl as Dr. Ruth Young

Mika Boorem as Young Jill Young

Geoffrey Blake as Vern

Director: Ron Underwood
Cinematography: Donald Peterman, Oliver Wood
Editing: Paul Hirsch
Music: James Horner
Production: Ted Hartley, Tom Jacobson
Screenplay: Mark Rosenthal, Lawrence Konner

Where you've seen the cast of Poderoso Joe

Charlize Theron as Jill Young is also in Mad Max: Estrada da Fúria (2015), Prometheus (2012) and Velozes & Furiosos 8 (2017)
Bill Paxton as Gregg O'Hara is also in Titanic (1997), No Limite do Amanhã (2014) and O Abutre (2014)
Rade Šerbedžija as Strasser is also in Snatch: Porcos e Diamantes (2000), Missão: Impossível 2 (2000) and De Olhos Bem Fechados (1999)
Peter Firth as Garth is also in A Caçada ao Outubro Vermelho (1990) and Terra das Sombras (1993)

Frequently asked questions about Poderoso Joe

Where to watch Poderoso Joe?

In Brazil, Poderoso Joe is available on Disney Plus.

Is Poderoso Joe on any streaming service?

Yes. It is available to stream on Disney Plus.

Is Poderoso Joe on Netflix?

No. As of the last check, on 29/09/2026, Poderoso Joe was not on Netflix in Brazil. It is available on Disney Plus.

How long is Poderoso Joe?

Poderoso Joe runs 1h 54min (114 minutes).

What is the age rating of Poderoso Joe?

In Brazil, it is rated 10+.

What year did Poderoso Joe come out?

Poderoso Joe came out in 1998.

Poderoso Joe details

Status: Released
Original title: Mighty Joe Young
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America
Production companies: Walt Disney Pictures, RKO Pictures, The Jacobson Company