Project Nim (2011): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Project Nim
Director: James Marsh
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2011
Duration: 93 min
Cast: Bob Angelini, Bern Cohen, Reagan Leonard, Nim Chimpsky, Stephanie LaFarge

What Project Nim Is About

From the team behind Man on Wire comes the story of Nim, the chimpanzee who in the 1970s became the focus of a landmark experiment which aimed to show that an ape could learn to communicate with language if raised and nurtured like a human child. Following Nim's extraordinary journey through human society, and the enduring impact he makes on the people he meets along the way, the film is an unflinching and unsentimental biography of an animal we tried to make human. What we learn about his true nature - and indeed our own - is comic, revealing and profoundly unsettling.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Project Nim about?

From the team behind Man on Wire comes the story of Nim, the chimpanzee who in the 1970s became the focus of a landmark experiment which aimed to show that an ape could learn to communicate with language if raised and nurtured like a human child. Following Nim's extraordinary journey through human society, and the enduring impact he makes on the people he meets along the way, the film is an unflinching and unsentimental biography of an animal we tried to make human.

Where can I watch Project Nim?

Project Nim is available to watch on digital platforms such as Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Project Nim?

Project Nim runs for 93 minutes (1h 33m).

When did Project Nim come out?

Project Nim was released in 2011.

Who directed Project Nim?

Project Nim was directed by James Marsh.

Who stars in Project Nim?

Project Nim stars Bob Angelini, Bern Cohen, Reagan Leonard, Nim Chimpsky.

What is Project Nim's rating?

Project Nim holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 72 out of 100.