'The One and Only Ivan' is an unforgettable tale about the beauty of friendship, the power of visualisation and the significance of the place one calls home. The heartwarming adventure which comes to the screen in an impressive hybrid of live-action and CGI is based on Katherine Applegate's bestselling book, which won numerous awards upon its publication in 2013. The movie has been directed by Thea Sharrock and features an ensemble cast including Sam Rockwell, Angelina Jolie, Danny DeVito, Helen Mirren and many others.

Bryan Cranston essays the character of Mack, a circus owner. Speaking about the dynamics of relationships in the movie, he said, "We have a full display of different animals. But the main animal that Mack has, and really feels a father-son relationship, is Ivan, because he had him since he was a young baby gorilla and now he's a young adult."