Cry Wilderness

1987·Movie
1h 33min·PG
22
TerribleGoodWatch score

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Cry Wilderness fingerprint

A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Wondrous

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Wonder7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Fantasy and growing up

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth6
  • Direction5
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

"Legends do live" if you truly believe

A Bigfoot-type creature befriends Paul, a young student. His father is a park ranger trying to capture an escaped tiger. Everyone in town is on edge and wants the tiger killed. David tries to keep Bigfoot a secret.
Family AdventureBigfootFriendshipWildlifeComing-of-AgeNatureNostalgicFantasy Elements

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Cry Wilderness

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cry Wilderness legally?

Cry Wilderness is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Night Flight+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Cry Wilderness worth watching?

22
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 23/100 (IMDb 2.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cry Wilderness rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Cry Wilderness?

1 h 33 min

Cry Wilderness runs 1 h 33 min.

What language is Cry Wilderness in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Cry Wilderness?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cry Wilderness in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Cry Wilderness use?

Insane Troll LogicStern TeacherAdults Are UselessSuit with Vested InterestsFantasy-Forbidding FatherBratty Half-PintProduct PlacementArbitrary SkepticismScenery PornTake Our Word for ItBig BadStuck on Band-Aid Brandand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 storytelling tropes for Cry Wilderness, including Insane Troll Logic, Stern Teacher, Adults Are Useless.

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