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  • 2011
  • G
  • Warner Bros.
  • 40 m
  • 2011
  • G
  • Warner Bros.
  • 40 m

Summary Born to be Wild 3D is an inspired story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. This film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them—saving endangered species one life at a time. Stunningly captured in IMAX 3D, Born to be Wild 3D is a heartwarming adv...

Directed By: David Lickley

Written By: Drew Fellman

  • 2011
  • G
  • Warner Bros.
  • 40 m
  • 2011
  • G
  • Warner Bros.
  • 40 m

Born to Be Wild

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 14 Critic Reviews
66
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 11 User Ratings
7.4
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Summary Born to be Wild 3D is an inspired story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. This film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them—saving endangered species one life at a time. Stunningly captured in IMAX 3D, Born to be Wild 3D is a heartwarming adv...

Directed By: David Lickley

Written By: Drew Fellman

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Metascore
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Generally Favorable Based on 14 Critic Reviews
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80
Apr 7, 2011
Although it runs just a fleet 40 minutes, the film proves a rich and memorable journey.
By Gary Goldstein FULL REVIEW
75
Apr 8, 2011
A good nature film - and a great technical achievement.
By Joe Williams FULL REVIEW

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Generally Favorable Based on 11 User Ratings
7.4
64% Positive
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18% Mixed
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18% Mixed
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18% Negative
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75
Apr 7, 2011
While the visuals aren't nearly as eye-popping as those of the underwater movies, the film is more inspiring thanks to its human heroines.
By Jennie Punter FULL REVIEW
70
Apr 10, 2011
Sticks faithfully to the giantscreen brand's impress-and-educate formula.
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63
Apr 7, 2011
Ironically, Born to Be Wild banks solely on its tameness to captivate and inspire, aided by an upbeat, sometimes incongruous soundtrack.
By Janice Page FULL REVIEW
60
Apr 7, 2011
Parents will want to stay for this one.
By Tim Cogshell FULL REVIEW
50
Apr 5, 2011
If not for its outsize IMAX presentation, this handsome nonfiction film would be little more than an uplifting episode of PBS's "Nature."
By Nick Schager FULL REVIEW
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Production Company Imax Filmed Entertainment
Release Date Apr 8, 2011
Duration 40 m
Rating G
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Tagline Born to be loved. Born to be free.
Website http://www.imax.com/borntobewild/
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Awards

National Board of Review, USA
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Giant Screen Cinema Association
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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