Cry Wilderness (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 2.6
Released in 1987, Cry Wilderness is a fantasy, adventure and family film directed by Jay Schlossberg-Cohen, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Cry Wilderness stars Eric Foster as Paul Cooper, Maurice Grandmaison as Will Cooper, John Tallman as Jim and Griffin Casey as Morgan Hicks, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.6/10, Cry Wilderness has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cry Wilderness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cry Wilderness tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cry Wilderness (1987)?
- In US, Cry Wilderness is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cry Wilderness worth watching?
- Cry Wilderness holds an audience score of 2.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cry Wilderness?
- Cry Wilderness stars Eric Foster, Maurice Grandmaison, John Tallman, Griffin Casey and Faith Clift.
- When was Cry Wilderness released?
- Cry Wilderness was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.