Born to Be Wild(2011)
Born to be loved. Born to be free.
Born to Be Wild 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.
Born to Be Wild (2011) is a documentary and adventure film directed by David Lickley, released on April 8, 2011 with a runtime of 40m. It stars Morgan Freeman, Birute Galdikas and Daphne Sheldrick. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 73 ratings.
- Director:
- David Lickley
- Producers:
- Drew Fellman
- Cinematographer:
- David Douglas
- Composer:
- Mark Mothersbaugh
- Production:
- IMAX
- Revenue:
- $7,732,325
- Status:
- Released
Born to Be Wild (2011) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Born to Be Wild before you stream it.
Born to Be Wild Cast & Crew
Main cast
Morgan Freeman
as Narrator (voice)
- Birute Galdikas
Birute Galdikas
as Self
- Daphne Sheldrick
Daphne Sheldrick
as Self
Key crew
Directed by David Lickley, produced by Drew Fellman.
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Born to Be Wild Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 73 ratings.
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Born to Be Wild – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Born to Be Wild online?
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Born to Be Wild (2011) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Born to Be Wild?
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The main cast of Born to Be Wild (2011) includes Morgan Freeman, Birute Galdikas and Daphne Sheldrick. The film was directed by David Lickley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Born to Be Wild released?
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Born to Be Wild was released on April 8, 2011 and runs for 40m.
Is Born to Be Wild worth watching?
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Born to Be Wild (2011) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 73 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Born to Be Wild?
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Yes. The official Born to Be Wild trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.