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A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough

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This intimate documentary blends the remarkable story of David Attenborough’s first encounter with the baby gorilla Pablo with a deep dive into how Pablo’s direct descendants are doing today in the mountains of Rwanda. Weaving together contemporary and archival footage of the gorilla group and narrated by Attenborough— including excerpts from his 1978 journals — A Gorilla Story is packed with extraordinary gorilla behavior never filmed before.

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Pat Stacey Irish Independent 1d
4/5
A Gorilla Story may not be the great man’s most spectacular film. It’s certainly one of the loveliest, though. Go to Full Review Ed Power Irish Times 1d
It won’t make anyone go ape – but it is the sort of comfort viewing that will have viewers figuratively swinging from the trees with delight. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen G. @patient1 1d This is unlike other Documentaries I've watched before, even those being hosted and narrated by Sir Attenborough. It feels like he's sharing piece of himself this time around, I've never in over 40+ years of watching these nature programs felt so much more than an education on the behavior and life of animals we share the planet with. Sir Attenborough appears to Sharing more than just a story this time around and there will be moments that his voice cracks at what he is sharing about the lives of his story. Any and All Nature Fans or Fans of Sir Attenborough and his Visceral way of sharing a story is unquestionably one not to be missed and enjoyed in a way that made my chest heavy like none before... See more Mary R @RT50934918 1d This stunning film follows the family and descendants of Pablo, the baby gorilla who memorably lay down on top of David Attenborough when he first visited Virunga in the 70s. Gorgeous. And life is hard for a silverback! See more roel K @RT12586594 1d just fine ,nice to watch. But i think there was some AI , the gorrila"s looks some kind of unnatural. To clean. See more Read all reviews
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James Reed

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Callum Webster

Director

David Attenborough

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James Reed

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Callum Webster

Screenwriter

Alastair Fothergill

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Synopsis This intimate documentary blends the remarkable story of David Attenborough’s first encounter with the baby gorilla Pablo with a deep dive into how Pablo’s direct descendants are doing today in the mountains of Rwanda. Weaving together contemporary and archival footage of the gorilla group and narrated by Attenborough— including excerpts from his 1978 journals — A Gorilla Story is packed with extraordinary gorilla behavior never filmed before.
Director
James Reed, Callum Webster
Producer
Alastair Fothergill
Screenwriter
James Reed, Callum Webster
Distributor
Netflix
Genre
Documentary, Kids & Family, Nature
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 17, 2026
Runtime
1h 17m
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