🎬 Film · English

Born to Be Wild (N/A)

Name: Born to Be Wild
Director: John Gray
Genre: children's film
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Leif Tilden, Debbie Lee Carrington, Chad Lindberg, Obba Babatundé, Wil Horneff

⏱ 100 min children's film

Plot

1995 film by John Gray

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Why Watch This

Born to Be Wild delivers a heart‑warming adventure that pairs a shy teenage boy with a mischievous orphaned orangutan, turning a rundown wildlife sanctuary into a playground of friendship and courage. The film’s blend of slap‑stick comedy and earnest animal rescue moments makes it a feel‑good ride for younger viewers.

Best For

Kids, Family movie night, Animal lovers, 90s nostalgia, Lighthearted adventure, Classroom field trips

The CinePearl Take

John C. McGinley surprisingly shines as the gruff yet tender sanctuary director, grounding the film’s more cartoonish antics with genuine warmth. Leif Tilden’s physical comedy as the orangutan adds a layer of kinetic charm that keeps the pacing lively, though the story occasionally stalls in its middle act. Ultimately, the movie’s central theme—learning responsibility through caring for another creature—remains resonant, even if the script leans on familiar tropes.

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Cast & Crew

Director: John Gray
Cast: Leif Tilden, Debbie Lee Carrington, Chad Lindberg, Obba Babatundé, Wil Horneff, Alan Ruck, Thomas F. Wilson, John C. McGinley, Frank Welker, John Billingsley, Titus Welliver, Peter Boyle, Helen Shaver, Gregory Itzin

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