Inspired by a true story and adapted from the beloved children's book of the same name, The One and Only Ivan is a delightful tale of a gorilla named Ivan (Sam Rockwell) and his animal friends — like Bob the stray dog (Danny DeVito) and Stella the elephant (Angelina Jolie) — who perform and live in a small-scale mall habitat together. It's an emotional story in which the animals long for freedom and to live in the wild, so prepare yourself for several teary moments; but above all, it's a sweet and adorable movie your kids will love.
However, in addition to the general emotional moments (the scene after the credits begin to roll got me good!), there are a few plot points and themes in the movie that you may want to know about going in, before you watch with your kids. Read more ahead and catch The One and Only Ivan on Disney+ now!