Wisdom of the Wild (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1940, Wisdom of the Wild is a documentary film directed by Mary Field, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s about. A wildlife film with a difference: it has A Message for any humans in the house. "The squirrel in the tree, the fox below, the birds, insects, all know that a time of plenty will not last forever". Austerity-stricken wartime viewers can learn from their economical feeding habits. An entertaining hybrid of public information and natural history from the makers of wildlife series Secrets of Life. Released in the BFI boxset Ration Books and Rabbit Pies: Films from the Home Front.
Who’s in it. Wisdom of the Wild stars E. V. H. Emmett as Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Wisdom of the Wild 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 Wisdom of the Wild page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wisdom of the Wild tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wisdom of the Wild (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wisdom of the Wild change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wisdom of the Wild worth watching?
- Wisdom of the Wild holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Wisdom of the Wild?
- Wisdom of the Wild stars E. V. H. Emmett.
- When was Wisdom of the Wild released?
- Wisdom of the Wild was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.