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7.4 / 10(11 votes)IMDb200845mUnited States of America

Wild Ocean

“Africa Meets the Sea”

Synopsis

Wild Ocean is in an uplifting, giant screen cinema experience capturing one of nature's greatest migration spectacles. Plunge into an underwater feeding frenzy, amidst the dolphins, sharks, whales, gannets, seals and billions of fish. Filmed off the Wild Coast of South Africa, Wild Ocean is a timely documentary that celebrates the animals that now depend on us to survive and the efforts by the local people to protect this invaluable ecological resource. Hope is alive on the Wild Coast, where Africa meets the sea.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Wild Ocean 3D (Trailer engl.)

Type: Trailer • Published 2010-04-18

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 14, 2008

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Luke Cresswell, Steve McNicholas
Screenplay & Story
Luke Cresswell, Steve McNicholas
Original Title
Wild Ocean
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Italian
Runtime
45m
Production Studios
Yes/No Productions, Giant Screen Films, Liquid Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Luke Cresswell, Steve McNicholas

Screenplay & Story

Luke Cresswell, Steve McNicholas

Director of Photography

D.J. Roller, Reed Smoot

Producers

Don Kempf, Steve Kempf, David Marks

Department Leadership Roster

Luke Cresswell

Director

Luke Cresswell

Writer

Steve McNicholas

Writer

Steve McNicholas

Director

Don Kempf

Producer

Steve Kempf

Producer

D.J. Roller

Director of Photography

Reed Smoot

Director of Photography

David Marks

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)0

FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wild Ocean

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

What is Wild Ocean about?

Wild Ocean is in an uplifting, giant screen cinema experience capturing one of nature's greatest migration spectacles. Plunge into an underwater feeding frenzy, amidst the dolphins, sharks, whales, gannets, seals and billions of fish. Filmed off the Wild Coast of South Africa, Wild Ocean is a timely documentary that celebrates the animals that now depend on us to survive and the efforts by the local people to protect this invaluable ecological resource. Hope is alive on the Wild Coast, where Africa meets the sea.

Who directed Wild Ocean?

Wild Ocean was directed by Luke Cresswell, Steve McNicholas.

Who stars in Wild Ocean?

The principal cast of Wild Ocean includes Luke Cresswell.

When was Wild Ocean released and how long is it?

Wild Ocean was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 45m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Wild Ocean?

Wild Ocean holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).