The Wild (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2006, The Wild is a family and animation film directed by Steve 'Spaz' Williams, running about 95 minutes. “Start spreading the newspaper.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Wild stars Kiefer Sutherland as Samson (voice), Jim Belushi as Benny (voice), Eddie Izzard as Nigel (voice) and Janeane Garofalo as Bridget (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Wild has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $102.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and 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 The Wild page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wild tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wild (2006)?
- In US, The Wild is available to stream on Disney Plus, and 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 The Wild worth watching?
- The Wild holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wild?
- The Wild stars Kiefer Sutherland, Jim Belushi, Eddie Izzard, Janeane Garofalo and William Shatner.
- When was The Wild released?
- The Wild was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.