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4.9 / 10(257 votes)IMDbR20081h 25m$7M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Strange Wilderness

“They could solve nature's biggest mystery if only they had a clue.”

Topics:#bigfoot

Synopsis

With the ratings dropping for a wilderness-themed TV show, two animal fans go to the Andes in search of Bigfoot.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Strange Wilderness - TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-15

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 1, 2008

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

February 5, 2009

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.35x ROI)

Production Budget

$20M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$7M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.35x

-$13M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $20MWorldwide: $7M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Fred Wolf
Screenplay & Story
Fred Wolf, Peter Gaulke
Original Score
Waddy Wachtel
Original Title
Strange Wilderness
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Portuguese
Runtime
1h 25m
Production Budget
$20M
Worldwide Gross
$7M
Production Studios
Pelican Productions LLC, Paramount Pictures, Happy Madison Productions, Level 1 Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Fred Wolf

Screenplay & Story

Fred Wolf, Peter Gaulke

Original Score & Music

Waddy Wachtel

Director of Photography

David Hennings

Film Editing

Tom Costain

Producers

Peter Gaulke, Adam Sandler, Jack Giarraputo, Glenn S. Gainor, Paul Schwake

Department Leadership Roster

Fred Wolf

Fred Wolf

Director

Fred Wolf

Fred Wolf

Screenplay

Peter Gaulke

Peter Gaulke

Screenplay

Perry Andelin Blake

Perry Andelin Blake

Production Design

Peter Gaulke

Peter Gaulke

Producer

Maya Lieberman

Costume Design

Tom Costain

Editor

David Hennings

Director of Photography

Ernie F. Orsatti

Ernie F. Orsatti

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)MA 15+
Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Strange Wilderness.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Strange Wilderness

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Strange Wilderness about?

With the ratings dropping for a wilderness-themed TV show, two animal fans go to the Andes in search of Bigfoot.

Who directed Strange Wilderness?

Strange Wilderness was directed by Fred Wolf.

Who stars in Strange Wilderness?

The principal cast of Strange Wilderness includes Steve Zahn, Allen Covert, Jonah Hill, Kevin Heffernan, Ashley Scott.

When was Strange Wilderness released and how long is it?

Strange Wilderness was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.

What was the box office and production budget of Strange Wilderness?

Strange Wilderness had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $7M at the worldwide box office (0.35 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Strange Wilderness?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Strange Wilderness was composed by Waddy Wachtel.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Strange Wilderness?

Strange Wilderness holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).