Born to Be Wild
“What do you do when your best friend's a 400-pound gorilla? Anything she likes.”
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.
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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 |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Born to Be Wild
Born to Be Wild is a 1995 English-language drama and family film directed by John Gray. The cast is led by Wil Horneff, Helen Shaver, John C. McGinley. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Born to Be Wild was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and Outlaw Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on March 31, 1995, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- John Gray
- Writers
- John Bunzel, Paul Young
- Release date
- March 31, 1995
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Outlaw Productions
Born to Be Wild cast & crew
Born to Be Wild was directed by John Gray and written by John Bunzel and Paul Young.
The cast features 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, and Leif Tilden as Katie The Gorilla.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mark Snow, cinematography is by Donald M. Morgan, and it was produced by Jeffrey Silver and Brian Reilly.
Is Born to Be Wild worth watching?
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and family, Born to Be Wild is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Born to Be Wild
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Cast of Born to Be Wild
Wil Horneff
Rick Heller
Helen Shaver
Margaret Heller
John C. McGinley
Max Carr
Jean Marie Barnwell
Lacey Carr
Peter Boyle
Gus Charnley
Leif Tilden
Katie The Gorilla
Gregory Itzin
Walter Mallinson
Titus Welliver
Sergeant Bo Markle
Thomas F. Wilson
Det. Lou Greenberg (as Tom Wilson)
Marvin J. McIntyre
Bob the Paramedic
Alan Ruck
Dan Woodley
Janet Carroll
Judge Billings
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 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is Born to Be Wild rated?
Born to Be Wild is rated PG. It holds a 5.3/10 audience score from 44 ratings.
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