---
title: "Born Wild"
year: 1995
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/born-wild-1995"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 72509
imdb_id: "tt0105298"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 8
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Born Wild (1995) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/born-wild-1995

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Born Wild" (1995).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, viewership, or plot points.
If a detail is missing, omit it.
Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
SYNOPSIS (TMDB): "A young documentary filmmaker working for a struggling television station travels to South Africa for work."
SOURCE [1]: Born Wild (1995 film).
SOURCE [2]: Wikipedia link for "Running Wild (1995 film)" (Note: The title is different, but the prompt asks for "Born Wild". I must check if the source provides info on "Born Wild". Source [2] is for "Running Wild", which might be a different film or a mistake in the source material provided, but I can only use what is explicitly provided. However, Source [1] confirms "Born Wild" is a 1995 film.)
SOURCE [3]: IMDb link for "Born Wild" (No actual content provided in the text snippet, just the link).
Film Title: Born Wild
Year: 1995
Plot: A young documentary filmmaker working for a struggling television

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Dee McLachlan

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Brooke Shields** as *Christine Shaye*
- **Martin Sheen** as *Dan Walker*
- **David Keith** as *Jack Hutton*
- **Renée Estevez**
- **Greg Latter**
- **Norman Anstey**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Born Wild online?
Born Wild is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Born Wild worth watching?
Born Wild holds a community rating of 5.8/10 based on 8 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Born Wild and when was it released?
Born Wild is a feature film with a runtime of 94 minutes. It was released in 1995. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Born Wild?
Born Wild was directed by Dee McLachlan.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Born Wild — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/72509)
- [Running Wild (1995 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Running_Wild_(1995_film))
- [Born Wild - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17653486/fullcredits/)

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