The read
Audiences rate it 25 points higher than critics do. It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
Biologist Alex Brisco develops a new method to communicate with chimpanzees. Instead of using machines, she teaches the chimps simple sign language. Her research is overlooked by ignorant colleagues, but one man, Mark, a cellist, helps Alex with her research.
Ratings
IMDb3.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes14%
Audiences rate it 25 points higher than critics do.
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Jenny BowenDirector
- Susan RiceWriter
- Kjehl RasmussenDirector
- Cliff EidelmanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Karen AllenAlex Bristow
- Armand AssanteMark Mathias
- Josh MostelMel Gorsky
- Holly HunterCoral Grable
- Richard LibertiniDoctor Parrish
- Joyce BrothersHerself
- Alice DrummondSite Committee
- Nan MartinMrs. Norton
- Alexa KeninCast
- Jon MatthewsTyler Forbes
- Crystal BudaCleo Grable
- Ivan BonarDr. Ridley
Stills
Themes
woman director