Why Dogs Smile & Chimpanzees Cry_
Is it human conceit to attribute emotions to animal actions, or are emotions basic to life on earth? Wildlife filmmakers and scientists make a convincing argument for the latter in this gripping film.
Starring
Sigourney Weaver
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Why Dogs Smile & Chimpanzees Cry was released 27 years ago in 1999.
Overview
Is it human conceit to attribute emotions to animal actions, or are emotions basic to life on earth? Wildlife filmmakers and scientists make a convincing arg...
Why Dogs Smile & Chimpanzees Cry is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 40m.
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Released
Runtime
100 min (1h 40m)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Why Dogs Smile & Chimpanzees Cry about?
Is it human conceit to attribute emotions to animal actions, or are emotions basic to life on earth? Wildlife filmmakers and scientists make a convincing argument for the latter in this gripping film.
How long is Why Dogs Smile & Chimpanzees Cry?
Why Dogs Smile & Chimpanzees Cry has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in Why Dogs Smile & Chimpanzees Cry?
The cast of Why Dogs Smile & Chimpanzees Cry includes Sigourney Weaver.
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Documentary