Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- energetic
- wholesome
- sentimental
- family movie night
- kids weekend viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film derivative and thinly written, though its colorful CGI animal rendering and action could entertain young children.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ryan's desire to reach Africa drives the animals from their zoo home into an unfamiliar wild environment.
Ryan's wish to discover where Samson once lived creates the central emotional tension between the young lion and his father.
The production emphasizes realistic CGI fur, feathers, hair, and the lion's mane as a major visual feature.
The animals must locate Ryan and escape an island before its volcano erupts.
Films like The Wild, and why
Madagascar
shared animated animal ensemble, zoo escape premise, comedic adventure, and family-friendly tone
The Lion King 1½
shared talking-animal comedy, theatrical animation, youthful adventure, and friendship themes
Open Season
shared family animation, animal protagonists, wilderness peril, and journey-driven comedy
Movie Details
- Director
- Steve Williams
- Release Date
- 2006-04-06
- Runtime
- 82 min
- Rating
- 5.5 / 10 (1172)
Cast
- Kiefer Sutherland
- Jim Belushi
- Suzy Eddie Izzard
- Janeane Garofalo
- William Shatner
- Richard Kind
- Greg Cipes
- Colin Hay
- Miles Marsico
- Jack De Sena
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- 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 The Wild about?
- A homesick young lion and his zoo companions cross continents to find belonging, facing a villainous wildebeest and an erupting volcano along the way.
- What is The Wild like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Wild as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is The Wild violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Wild as mild.
- What did critics think of The Wild?
- Critics broadly found the film derivative and thinly written, though its colorful CGI animal rendering and action could entertain young children.
- Which films are like The Wild?
- Films with a similar feel include Madagascar, The Lion King 1½, and Open Season.
- How long is The Wild?
- The Wild runs 82 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Wild?
- In United States, The Wild streams on Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
