Mighty Joe Young (1998 film)

The legendary Joe, a playful, smart fifteenfoottall gorilla, and his lifelong best friend Jill Young have grown up together in the remote mountains of Central Africa. When Joe s peaceful existence is shattered by poachers, Jill and zoologist Gregg O Hara rescue their innocent friend and move him to the safety of an animal conservancy in California. But Joe s safety is shortlived.