Wild One (2012): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2012, Wild One is a documentary film directed by Jure Breceljnik, running about 87 minutes.

What it’s about. In 1977, Philippe Ribiere is born in Martinique with the Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome. Abandoned by his parents, he is left to the hospital, where he is bound to spend the first four years of his life and undergo a series of arm and leg operations. He is alone and different. At the age of 4, he is taken to France to be adopted by a French family. In 1994, Philippe discovers climbing, which is much more of a challenge to him than it is to others. However, he also discovers how to turn his handicap into an advantage trough climbing and so make his way into the society. The story of Philippe Ribiere is a story of loneliness, searching for the answers, discovering of being different, it is a story of courage, will, fearlessness, freedom, seeking for love and overcoming the impossible.

Who’s in it. Wild One stars Philippe Ribière as Self, Olivier Laffont as Self, Cyril Raoux as Self and Adam Ondra as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Wild One sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wild One page.

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