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Born to Be Wild 1995

“What do you do when your best friend's a 400-pound gorilla? Anything she likes.”

Status
Released
Runtime
100 minutes
Director
John Gray
Networks
Warner Bros. Pictures, Outlaw Productions
Where to Stream
YouTube Free, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
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★ TMDB users: 5.3/10 from 45 votes PG DramaFamily Released
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What is Born to Be Wild?

Topic: Film "Born to Be Wild" (1995). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
1995
Status
Released
Runtime
100 minutes
Release date
Mar 31, 1995
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Warner Bros. Pictures, Outlaw Productions
Genres
Drama, Family
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 5.3/10 from 45 votes
Episode runtime
~100 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Warner Bros. Pictures, Outlaw Productions
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Topic: Film "Born to Be Wild" (1995).
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[1] TMDB: Synopsis (Rick Heller, juvenile delinquent, mother has him clean cage of gorilla Katie, sign language, owner takes her back, Rick breaks her out to get her out of country), Release date (03/31/1995 US), Genre (Drama and Family), Runtime (1h 40m), Rating (PG).
[2] Wikipedia: American family comedy, directed by John Gray, released March 31, 1995, by Warner Bros. under Warner Bros. Family Entertainment label, Rick Heller is 15 years old.
[4] Moviefone: Starring Wil Horneff, Helen Shaver, and John C. McGinley; directed by John Gray.
Title: Born to Be Wild
Release Date: March 31, 1995 (US)
Director: John Gray
Production/Distribution: Warner Bros. under Warner Bros. Family Entertainment label
Genres: Drama, Family,

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Should you watch it?

“A juvenile delinquent breaks out a signing gorilla to save her from a flea market.”

Reasons to watch
  • Witness a unique bond between a troubled teenager and a signing gorilla.
  • Follow a high-stakes breakout mission to save Katie from becoming a flea market freak.
  • Experience an adventurous cross-country journey to get the gorilla out of the country.
Keep in mind
  • The plot relies on the premise of a teenager executing a daring animal rescue mission.

Watch it if you enjoy family drama and adventure films featuring unique animal friendships.

This is a family drama with an adventurous tone and a runtime of one hour and forty minutes.

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Streaming availability details can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database.

Is Born to Be Wild worth watching?

It is worth watching if you enjoy family adventure films about a teenager rescuing a signing gorilla.

What is the binge duration for Born to Be Wild?

The film has a total runtime of one hour and forty minutes.

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Born to Be Wild is a standalone feature film rather than a series with episodes.

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