Born to Be Wild (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 7.1

Born to Be Wild poster

Released in 2011, Born to Be Wild is an adventure and documentary film directed by David Lickley, running about 40 minutes. “Born to be loved. Born to be free.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s 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’s in it. Born to Be Wild stars Morgan Freeman as Narrator (voice), Birute Galdikas as Self and Daphne Sheldrick as Self.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Born to Be Wild has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $7.7M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Born to Be Wild page.

If you liked it. Fans of Born to Be Wild tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Born to Be Wild (2011)?
In US, Born to Be Wild is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Born to Be Wild worth watching?
Born to Be Wild holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Born to Be Wild?
Born to Be Wild stars Morgan Freeman, Birute Galdikas and Daphne Sheldrick.
When was Born to Be Wild released?
Born to Be Wild was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 40 minutes.