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Born to Be Wild

  • 2011
  • G
  • 40m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
3.1K
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Born to Be Wild (2011)
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This heartwarming film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them-saving endangered species one life at a time.This heartwarming film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them-saving endangered species one life at a time.This heartwarming film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them-saving endangered species one life at a time.

  • Director
    • David Lickley
  • Writer
    • Drew Fellman
  • Stars
    • Birute Galdikas
    • Daphne Sheldrick
    • Morgan Freeman
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    3.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Lickley
    • Writer
      • Drew Fellman
    • Stars
      • Birute Galdikas
      • Daphne Sheldrick
      • Morgan Freeman
    • 8User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins

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    Born To Be Wild 3D: Borneo (Featurette)
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    Born To Be Wild 3D: Caregivers (Featurette)
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    Born To Be Wild 3D: Kenya (Featurette)
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    Born To Be Wild 3D: Camp Leakey (Featurette)
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    Born To Be Wild 3D: Wild Filmmaking Webisode
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    Born To Be Wild 3D: First Look (Featurette)
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    Birute Galdikas
    • Self
    • (as Dr. Birute Mary Galdikas)
    Daphne Sheldrick
    Daphne Sheldrick
    • Self
    • (as Dr. Dame Daphne M. Sheldrick)
    Morgan Freeman
    Morgan Freeman
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    Chris Fries
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      • Director
        • David Lickley
      • Writer
        • Drew Fellman
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      Storyline

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      • Trivia
        12 scenes were shot using 4k digital IMAX cameras; their first use in any feature film.
      • Quotes

        Narrator: This story is like a fairytale, except it's entirely true and we don't know yet how it will end.

      • Connections
        Featured in The Hour: Episode #7.128 (2011)
      • Soundtracks
        Let the Good Times Roll
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      User reviews8

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      Beautiful film
      Prepare to cry. This is a heart breaker. In a good way. I am speechless and in awe of the work that these ladies do. This was an inspiring film and made me want to do more with my life to give back. It really touches the viewer in a way that makes you realize we are all the same on a basic level, animals and mankind. They are so innocent that it makes me grieve for what we have done to affect their environment and right to be free and live full lives. I found myself laughing, crying, and feeling deeply moved by these animals and those who are saving them. This is a fantastic documentary. And Morgan Freeman narrates, which is sort of icing on the cake.
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      • Sep 27, 2014

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      Details

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      • Release date
        • April 8, 2011 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Official site
        • Official site
      • Language
        • English
      • Also known as
        • Sinh Ra Trong Hoang Dã
      • Filming locations
        • Borneo
      • Production company
        • Imax Filmed Entertainment
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      Box office

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      • Gross US & Canada
        • $25,978,556
      • Opening weekend US & Canada
        • $871,478
        • Apr 10, 2011
      • Gross worldwide
        • $41,644,475
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      • Runtime
        40 minutes
      • Color
        • Color

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