Our take
A Gorilla Story is a nature documentary narrated by David Attenborough about a gorilla family across decades. Expect references to poaching, infant death, and animal conflict without graphic gore. Emotional wildlife loss may upset sensitive kids. Best for school-age nature lovers with a parent nearby
Uplifting themes
Conservation, empathy, and respect for wildlife anchor the story Attenborough and researchers model patience and stewardship
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Story (may spoil tone)
Veteran naturalist Sir David Attenborough tells the story of a remarkable group of gorillas, from his first encounter in the '70s to the present day.
Details
Violence Poaching, infant death, and silverback killing described in narration
Poaching, infant death, and silverback killing described in narration
Language No language found in this title
No language found in this title
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Frightening Predator and loss themes may feel sad for young viewers
Predator and loss themes may feel sad for young viewers
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement Mourning gorilla families after poaching and infanticide
Mourning gorilla families after poaching and infanticide
Talk after watching
- Attenborough connects decades of observation. Why does long-term study matter for conservation?
- Poaching and family loss affect gorillas like human grief. How can kids help protect wildlife?
- Animal conflict feels sad but real. What does the film teach about respect for nature?