Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- warm
- breezy
- sincere
- christmas viewing
- comfort watching
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded the film as a lightweight, formulaic romantic holiday escape with appealing scenery but limited originality.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Kate's abandoned safari becomes an opportunity for personal recovery and a new relationship in Africa.
The elephant orphan project gives Kate and Jonathan a concrete shared purpose.
Christmas and the African safari setting combine festive comfort with picturesque travel fantasy.
African bush landscapes, elephants, and conservation work are central attractions of the film's presentation.
Films like Holiday in the Wild, and why
The Holiday
shared romantic comedy structure, travel setting, and feel-good holiday tone
Under the Tuscan Sun
shared fish-out-of-water romance, scenic travel, and gentle comedic warmth
A Dog's Purpose
shared animal-centered healing, romantic optimism, and accessible family-friendly sentiment
Movie Details
- Director
- Ernie Barbarash
- Release Date
- 2019-11-06
- Runtime
- 85 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (573)
Cast
- Kristin Davis
- Rob Lowe
- Fezile Mpela
- John Owen Lowe
- Colin Moss
- Hayley Owen
- Faniswa Yisa
- Thandi Puren
- Renate Stuurman
- Lynita Crofford
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Holiday in the Wild about?
- After her marriage collapses before a planned safari, a woman finds unexpected purpose, romance, and emotional renewal through elephant conservation in Africa.
- What is Holiday in the Wild like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Holiday in the Wild as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Holiday in the Wild violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Holiday in the Wild.
- What did critics think of Holiday in the Wild?
- Critics broadly regarded the film as a lightweight, formulaic romantic holiday escape with appealing scenery but limited originality.
- Which films are like Holiday in the Wild?
- Films with a similar feel include The Holiday, Under the Tuscan Sun, and A Dog's Purpose.
- How long is Holiday in the Wild?
- Holiday in the Wild runs 85 minutes.
- Where can I watch Holiday in the Wild?
- In United States, Holiday in the Wild streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
