Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- adventurous
- nostalgic
- warm
- family movie night
- weekend afternoon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film visually reminiscent of an old-school wilderness adventure but lacking a compelling story to anchor its outdoor action.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The Stouffer brothers pursue nature filmmaking and are loosely based on nature documentarian Marty Stouffer.
Marshall, Marty, and Mark travel together through the wilderness while pursuing a shared dream and bonding as brothers.
The film presents 1960s America through camping, wildlife encounters, and an earnest family-adventure style.
The brothers film alligators, bears, moose, and other American animals to establish themselves as naturalists.
Films like Wild America, and why
The Incredible Journey
family-friendly wilderness adventure centered on young protagonists, outdoor exploration, and animal encounters
A Far Off Place
warm children's adventure about siblings, wilderness travel, and bonding through encounters with nature
The Adventures of Milo and Otis
old-school family adventure combining youthful determination, outdoor peril, and wildlife-centered storytelling
Movie Details
- Director
- William Dear
- Release Date
- 1997-07-02
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (111)
Cast
- Jonathan Taylor Thomas
- Scott Bairstow
- Devon Sawa
- Frances Fisher
- Jamey Sheridan
- Tracey Walter
- Danny Glover
- Zack Ward
- Don Stroud
- Claudia Stedelin
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Wild America about?
- Three determined brothers cross 1960s America filming wildlife, turning a dangerous summer expedition into a heartfelt family adventure.
- What is Wild America like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Wild America as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Wild America violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Wild America as mild.
- What did critics think of Wild America?
- Critics broadly found the film visually reminiscent of an old-school wilderness adventure but lacking a compelling story to anchor its outdoor action.
- Which films are like Wild America?
- Films with a similar feel include The Incredible Journey, A Far Off Place, and The Adventures of Milo and Otis.
- How long is Wild America?
- Wild America runs 106 minutes.
- Where can I watch Wild America?
- In United States, Wild America is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
