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The Wild

2006·Movie
1h 22min·G

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High energy, funny.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Family

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

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An adolescent lion is accidentally shipped from the New York Zoo to Africa. Now running free, his zoo pals must put aside their differences to help bring him back.
Family AnimationAnimal AdventureCGI ComedyJourney to Self-DiscoveryZoo AnimalsFriendship ThemesMild ActionLighthearted FunVisual Spectacle

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Wild

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Wild legally?

The Wild is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Wild worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 18%, and Metacritic 47). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Wild rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is The Wild?

1 h 22 min

The Wild runs 1 h 22 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Wild?

Critics33
Audiences46

Not quite. Audiences rate The Wild higher (46) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Wild a box office hit?

Budget$80 million
Box office$102 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $80 million to make and earned $102 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is The Wild in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Wild?

80ADAEALARATAUBABEBGBOBRBZCACH+66

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Wild in 80 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Wild use?

Comically Missing the PointShout-OutTutti Frutti HatHeel–Face TurnParental AbandonmentDance Party EndingTiny Guy, Huge GirlThe DragonKarmic DeathBecoming the BoastScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Elevator Floor Announcementand 76 more

TV Tropes lists 88 storytelling tropes for The Wild, including Comically Missing the Point, Shout-Out, Tutti Frutti Hat.