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COMEDY . 1981 . 1h 27m . 4.3/10

Going Ape!_

"There were 3 conditions to the 5 million dollar inheritance, and they had to be bathed twice a week."

When his father - who owned a circus - dies, Oscar inherits 5 million dollars - and 3 orangutans. However there's a condition connected to the money: if he gives away the apes or just one gets sick or dies during the next 3 years, the zoologic society will get all the money. So he not only has to deal with 3 apes and an annoyed girlfriend, but also with a greedy zoologic society's president.

Starring Tony Danza, Jessica Walter, Stacey Nelkin
4.3/10
Rating
1h 27m
Runtime
1981
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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There were 3 conditions to the 5 million dollar inheritance, and they had to be bathed twice a week.

When his father - who owned a circus - dies, Oscar inherits 5 million dollars - and 3 orangutans. However there's a condition connected to the money: if he gives away the apes or just one gets sick or dies during the next 3 years, the zoologic society will get all the money. So he not only has to deal with 3 apes and an annoyed girlfriend, but also with a greedy zoologic society's president.

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Cast
Tony Danza stars as Foster in Going Ape!.
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Year context
Going Ape! was released 45 years ago in 1981.
Overview
When his father - who owned a circus - dies, Oscar inherits 5 million dollars - and 3 orangutans. However there's a condition connected to the money: if he g...
Going Ape! is a Comedy, Crime, Family film with a runtime of 1h 27m.

CAST (20)

Tony Danza
Tony Danza
Foster
Jessica Walter
Jessica Walter
Fiona
Stacey Nelkin
Stacey Nelkin
Cynthia
Danny DeVito
Danny DeVito
Lazlo
Merie Earle
Merie Earle
Binocular Lady
Art Metrano
Art Metrano
Joey
Frank Sivero
Frank Sivero
Bad Habit
Rick Hurst
Rick Hurst
Btandon
HM
Howard Mann
Jules Cohen
Joseph Maher
Joseph Maher
Gridley
Leon Askin
Leon Askin
Zebrewski
Jacquelyn Hyde
Jacquelyn Hyde
Zaida
Angus Duncan
Angus Duncan
Farley
Hamilton Mitchell
Hamilton Mitchell
Marvin
Ruth Gillette
Ruth Gillette
Marianne
HC
Henry Charles
Ringmaster
Gene LeBell
Gene LeBell
Faraday
LA
Luke Andreas
Carter
RA
Roger Arroyo
Midget
JS
Jay S. York
Strong Man

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
87 min (1h 27m)
Country
Rating
4.3/10 (18 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Going Ape! about?
When his father - who owned a circus - dies, Oscar inherits 5 million dollars - and 3 orangutans. However there's a condition connected to the money: if he gives away the apes or just one gets sick or dies during the next 3 years, the zoologic society will get all the money. So he not only has to deal with 3 apes and an annoyed girlfriend, but also with a greedy zoologic society's president.
How long is Going Ape!?
Going Ape! has a runtime of 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Who stars in Going Ape!?
The cast of Going Ape! includes Tony Danza, Jessica Walter, Stacey Nelkin, Danny DeVito, Merie Earle.
What is the rating of Going Ape!?
Going Ape! has a rating of 4.3 out of 10 based on 18 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Comedy Crime Family
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