The Wild and the Free
1980, English. Directed by James Hill.
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Two scientists involved in chimpanzee research -- one maintaining that the animals should be kept in their native habitat in Africa without human interference, the other trying to train them in sign language in a domesticated atmosphere -- join forces when they learn that the government plans to cut off the language grant and use the chimps for radiation research.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 26 November 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Douglas Schwartz, Michael Berk, Jack Couffer
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The Wild and the Free runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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The Wild and the Free isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 November 1980. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wild and the Free?
If you liked The Wild and the Free, try Invisible Sister, The Fairly OddParents: Channel Chasers, The Suite Life Movie.
Who directed The Wild and the Free?
The Wild and the Free (1980) was directed by James Hill and stars Granville Van Dusen, Linda Gray, Frank Logan.