Missing Link_
"Deep in the past... Lost to all memory... Lies a mystery that has haunted man for a million years."
A million years ago in Africa: the last of the ape-humans is on flight from the humans, who killed the rest of his clan. Alone, seeking others of his kind, he traverses steps, deserts and mountains until he reaches the coast. But there are already humans, too.
Starring
Peter Elliott, Michael Gambon
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Apple TV
17 countries
Prime Video
16 countries
G
Google Play
8 countries
YouTube
3 countries
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Year context
Missing Link was released 38 years ago in 1988.
Overview
A million years ago in Africa: the last of the ape-humans is on flight from the humans, who killed the rest of his clan. Alone, seeking others of his kind, h...
Missing Link is a Adventure film with a runtime of 1h 31m.
CAST (2)
PE
Peter Elliott
Man-ape
Michael Gambon
Narrator (voice)
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Missing Link about?
A million years ago in Africa: the last of the ape-humans is on flight from the humans, who killed the rest of his clan. Alone, seeking others of his kind, he traverses steps, deserts and mountains until he reaches the coast. But there are already humans, too.
How long is Missing Link?
Missing Link has a runtime of 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Who stars in Missing Link?
The cast of Missing Link includes Peter Elliott, Michael Gambon.
What is the rating of Missing Link?
Missing Link has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 40 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Adventure