Born to Be Wild movie poster

Born to Be Wild

"Born to be loved. Born to be free."

April 8, 2011 0h 40m 7.0/10 (69 votes)

Originally released in 2011. Born to Be Wild is a documentary/adventure film. directed by David Lickley. At just 40 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Morgan Freeman, Birute Galdikas, and Daphne Sheldrick

Synopsis

Born to Be Wild observes various orphaned jungle animals and their day-to-day behavioural interactions with the individuals who rescue them and raise them to adulthood. The film unfurls in two separate geographic spheres. Half of it takes place in the rain forests of Borneo, where celebrated primatologist Dr. Birute Galdikas assists baby orangutans; the other half takes place on the arid savannahs of Kenya, where zoologist Dame Daphne Sheldrick works with baby elephant calves.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 8, 2011 14 years ago
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Runtime 0h 40m 40 minutes total
User Rating 7.0/10 Great (69 votes)
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Box Office $7.7M Worldwide gross
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Revenue
$7,732,325

Production Companies

  • IMAX

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Born to Be Wild about?

Born to Be Wild observes various orphaned jungle animals and their day-to-day behavioural interactions with the individuals who rescue them and raise them to adulthood. The film unfurls in two sepa...

Who directed Born to Be Wild?

Born to Be Wild was directed by David Lickley.

How long is Born to Be Wild?

Born to Be Wild has a runtime of 0 hours and 40 minutes (40 minutes total).

When was Born to Be Wild released?

Born to Be Wild was released on April 8, 2011 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Born to Be Wild?

The main cast of Born to Be Wild includes Morgan Freeman, Birute Galdikas, Daphne Sheldrick.