Born to Be Wild
1995, English. Directed by John Gray.
What do you do when your best friend's a 400-pound gorilla? Anything she likes.
Rick Heller is a juvenile delinquent who keeps getting himself into trouble. To keep him out of trouble his mother puts him to work cleaning the cage of a gorilla named Katie which she is teaching to communicate through the use of sign language. When the owner of the gorilla takes her back to become a flea market freak Rick takes it upon himself to break Katie out and take her on an adventurous journey to get her out of the country.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Where to watch Born to Be Wild
Born to Be Wild isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- John GrayDirector
- Wil HorneffRick Heller
- Helen ShaverMargaret Heller
- John C. McGinleyMax Carr
- Jean Marie BarnwellLacey Carr
- Peter BoyleGus Charnley
- Leif TildenKatie The Gorilla
- Gregory ItzinWalter Mallinson
- Titus WelliverSergeant Bo Markle
- Thomas F. WilsonDet. Lou Greenberg (as Tom Wilson)
- Marvin J. McIntyreBob the Paramedic
- Alan RuckDan Woodley
- Janet CarrollJudge Billings
Details
- Released
- 31 March 1995
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Paul Young, John Bunzel
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Born to Be Wild: quick answers
Is Born to Be Wild worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.3/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Born to Be Wild?
Born to Be Wild runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Born to Be Wild have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Born to Be Wild. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Born to Be Wild parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Born to Be Wild is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Born to Be Wild on?
Born to Be Wild isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Born to Be Wild?
If you liked Born to Be Wild, try I Believe, Three Wishes, The Good Witch.
Who directed Born to Be Wild?
Born to Be Wild (1995) was directed by John Gray and stars Wil Horneff, Helen Shaver, John C. McGinley.