Directed by Thea Sharrock, The One and Only Ivan follows a gorilla named Ivan, who is played by Sam Rockwell. He tries to piece together his past with the help of an elephant named Stella as they hatch a plan to escape from captivity.

Starring in the movie is Helen Mirren, Danny De Vito, Angelina Jolie, Phillipa Soo, Bryan Cranston, Chaka Khan.