Born to Be Wild
“Born to be loved. Born to be free.”
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.
Where to watch Born to Be Wild in United States
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Where is Born to Be Wild streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Starz Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video |
About Born to Be Wild
Born to Be Wild is a 2011 English-language documentary and adventure film directed by David Lickley. The cast is led by Morgan Freeman, Birute Galdikas, Daphne Sheldrick. It has a runtime of 0h 40m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Born to Be Wild was produced by IMAX and made in United States of America. It was released on April 8, 2011, and carries a G certification. At the box office it grossed around $8 million worldwide.
- Director
- David Lickley
- Release date
- April 8, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $8 million
- Production
- IMAX
Born to Be Wild cast & crew
Born to Be Wild was directed by David Lickley.
The cast features Morgan Freeman as Narrator (voice), Birute Galdikas as Self, and Daphne Sheldrick as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mark Mothersbaugh, cinematography is by David Douglas, and it was produced by Drew Fellman.
Is Born to Be Wild worth watching?
Born to Be Wild holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 73 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 0h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary and adventure, Born to Be Wild is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Born to Be Wild
Born to Be Wild isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Born to Be Wild
Morgan Freeman
Narrator (voice)
Birute Galdikas
Self
Daphne Sheldrick
Self
Born to Be Wild — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Born to Be Wild in United States?
Born to Be Wild is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Born to Be Wild in?
Born to Be Wild is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Born to Be Wild?
Born to Be Wild runs 0 hours 40 minutes (40 minutes).
▸What is Born to Be Wild rated?
Born to Be Wild is rated G. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 73 ratings.
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