Lucy the Human Chimp(2021)
Beyond nurture, what is our nature?
Lucy the Human Chimp Synopsis
The profound story of Lucy Temerlin, a female chimpanzee raised as human from birth in a domestic environment, and Janis Carter, the woman who took on the seemingly impossible task of giving her a new life in the wild.
Lucy the Human Chimp (2021) is a documentary film directed by Alex Parkinson, released on April 29, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Janis Carter, Lucy Temerlin, Lorna Nickson Brown and Matthew Brenher. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Alex Parkinson
- Writers:
- Alex Parkinson
- Producers:
- Bridget Appleby
- Cinematographer:
- Alex Parkinson
- Composer:
- Paul Leonard-Morgan
- Production:
- KEO Films, Channel 4 Television
- Status:
- Released
Lucy the Human Chimp (2021) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Lucy the Human Chimp before you stream it.
Lucy the Human Chimp Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Janis Carter
Janis Carter
as Self
- Lucy Temerlin
Lucy Temerlin
as Self
Lorna Nickson Brown
as Janis Carter
Matthew Brenher
as Dr. Maurice Temerlin
Jacinta Mulcahy
as Jane Tamerlin
Key crew
Directed by Alex Parkinson, written by Alex Parkinson, produced by Bridget Appleby.
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Lucy the Human Chimp Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 7 ratings.
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Lucy the Human Chimp – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lucy the Human Chimp online?
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Lucy the Human Chimp (2021) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Lucy the Human Chimp?
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The main cast of Lucy the Human Chimp (2021) includes Janis Carter, Lucy Temerlin, Lorna Nickson Brown, Matthew Brenher and Jacinta Mulcahy. The film was directed by Alex Parkinson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lucy the Human Chimp released?
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Lucy the Human Chimp was released on April 29, 2021 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is Lucy the Human Chimp worth watching?
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Lucy the Human Chimp (2021) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Lucy the Human Chimp?
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