Born to Be Wild
“Born to be loved. Born to be free.”
Synopsis
Born to Be Wild observes various orphaned jungle animals and their day-to-day behavioural interactions with the individuals who rescue them and raise them to adulthood. The film unfurls in two separate geographic spheres. Half of it takes place in the rain forests of Borneo, where celebrated primatologist Dr. Birute Galdikas assists baby orangutans; the other half takes place on the arid savannahs of Kenya, where zoologist Dame Daphne Sheldrick works with baby elephant calves.
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Born to Be Wild Official Trailer #1 - (2011) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-16
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival（IMAX 3D）
Festival / Special Debut
April 8, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Lickley
- Original Score
- Mark Mothersbaugh
- Original Title
- Born to Be Wild
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.7M
- Production Studios
- IMAX
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Lickley
Mark Mothersbaugh
David Douglas
Beth Spiegel
Drew Fellman
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Mothersbaugh
Original Music Composer
Beth Spiegel
Editor
David Lickley
Director
Drew Fellman
Producer
David Douglas
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Born to Be Wild
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What is Born to Be Wild about?
Born to Be Wild observes various orphaned jungle animals and their day-to-day behavioural interactions with the individuals who rescue them and raise them to adulthood. The film unfurls in two separate geographic spheres. Half of it takes place in the rain forests of Borneo, where celebrated primatologist Dr. Birute Galdikas assists baby orangutans; the other half takes place on the arid savannahs of Kenya, where zoologist Dame Daphne Sheldrick works with baby elephant calves.
Who directed Born to Be Wild?
Born to Be Wild was directed by David Lickley.
Who stars in Born to Be Wild?
The principal cast of Born to Be Wild includes Morgan Freeman, Birute Galdikas, Daphne Sheldrick.
When was Born to Be Wild released and how long is it?
Born to Be Wild was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 40m.
How much did Born to Be Wild make at the box office?
Born to Be Wild grossed $7.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Born to Be Wild?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Born to Be Wild was composed by Mark Mothersbaugh.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Born to Be Wild?
Born to Be Wild holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).