Born to Be Wild
"What do you do when your best friend's a 400-pound gorilla? Anything she likes."
Originally released in 1995. Born to Be Wild is a drama/family film. directed by John Gray.
Starring Wil Horneff, Helen Shaver, and John C. McGinley
Synopsis
Rick Heller is a juvenile delinquent who keeps getting himself into trouble. To keep him out of trouble his mother puts him to work cleaning the cage of a gorilla named Katie which she is teaching to communicate through the use of sign language. When the owner of the gorilla takes her back to become a flea market freak Rick takes it upon himself to break Katie out and take her on an adventurous journey to get her out of the country.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 31, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (43 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Wil Horneff
as Rick Heller
Helen Shaver
as Margaret Heller
John C. McGinley
as Max Carr
Jean Marie Barnwell
as Lacey Carr
Peter Boyle
as Gus Charnley
Leif Tilden
as Katie The Gorilla
Gregory Itzin
as Walter Mallinson
Titus Welliver
as Sergeant Bo Markle
Thomas F. Wilson
as Det. Lou Greenberg (as Tom Wilson)
Marvin J. McIntyre
as Bob the Paramedic
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Outlaw Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Born to Be Wild about?
Rick Heller is a juvenile delinquent who keeps getting himself into trouble. To keep him out of trouble his mother puts him to work cleaning the cage of a gorilla named Katie which she is teaching ...
Who directed Born to Be Wild?
Born to Be Wild was directed by John Gray.
How long is Born to Be Wild?
Born to Be Wild has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Born to Be Wild released?
Born to Be Wild was released on March 31, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Born to Be Wild?
The main cast of Born to Be Wild includes Wil Horneff, Helen Shaver, John C. McGinley, Jean Marie Barnwell, Peter Boyle.