Mighty Joe Young (1998)

Jill Young's life becomes connected to a remarkable gorilla named Joe in a world where human expansion threatens wildlife. As a child, she saw her mother die protecting these animals from poachers led by the ruthless Andrei Strasser. Now, Jill cares for Joe, who is unusually tall at 15 feet due to a rare genetic mutation.Gregg O'Hara, a wildlife expert from California, finds Joe and convinces Jill that he'll be safer at his sanctuary in the U.S. But Strasser relentlessly pursues them across borders, determined to capture Joe for his own gain.This exciting story explores loyalty, a love for nature, and the lengths people will go to save a life. It's a suspenseful journey as Jill and Gregg fight to protect Joe from their persistent enemy.