The Wild Life.

Name: The Wild Life
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Released: 2016-09-09
Duration: 90 min
Cast: Ilka Bessin, Dieter Hallervorden, Ghadah Al-Akel, Matthias Schweighöfer, Aylin Tezel

The island has its own opinion.

A curious parrot and his animal friends encounter a shipwrecked human on their island. Learning to live with Robinson Crusoe proves complicated, especially when a pair of hostile cats threatens their shared home.

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Why it’s a little special

The castaway story shifts to the animals' perspective, with colorful island scenery and comic misunderstandings.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

Predatory cats, fire, storms, animal peril, and rude humor.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Vincent Kesteloot, Ben Stassen
Starring: Ilka Bessin, Dieter Hallervorden, Ghadah Al-Akel, Matthias Schweighöfer, Aylin Tezel, Kaya Yanar, Ron Allen, George Babbit, Laila Berzins, Tommy Morgenstern, Melanie Hinze, Sandy Fox
Written by: Lee Christopher, Domonic Paris, Graham Welldon
Produced by: Gina Gallo, Mimi Maynard, Domonic Paris, Ben Stassen, Caroline Van Iseghem, Olivier Courson, Eric Dillens
Release date: September 9, 2016
Runtime: 90 minutes
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Studio: Lionsgate
Language: English

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