The Wild Thornberrys
2002 · Movie · PG · 85 min · ★ 6.4 · 75% critics
Two sisters who often clash are forced to rely on each other when a dangerous situation threatens their family’s safety. Along the way, a young animal-loving adventurer races to stop poachers, protect wildlife, and make a difficult choice about a special gift that helps her understand the natural world.
Based on The Wild Thornberrys
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Details
- Original title
- The Wild Thornberrys Movie
- Years
- 2002
- Release date
- 2002-12-20
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 85 min
- Critic score
- 75/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.4/10 (278 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a kid-friendly adventure with animals, family teamwork, and an environmental theme, especially if you like The Wild Thornberrys; Not for you if you want nonstop laughs or very light stakes.
Pros: lively family adventure; strong wildlife message; catchy songs | Cons: simple villains; darker peril moments; uneven humor
Themes
- sibling relationship
- chimpanzee
- safari
- villain
- wildlife
- baboon
- villain arrested
- woman director
- based on tv series
Awards & recognition
- BAFTA's Children & Young People Award - Feature Film · 2003 · nominated
Cast & crew
Lacey Chabert
as Eliza Thornberry (voice)
Tom Kane
as Darwin (voice)
Cree Summer
as Phaedra (Elephant) (voice)
Tim Curry
as Nigel Thornberry / Col. Radcliff Thornberry (voice)
Lynn Redgrave
as Cordelia Thornberry (voice)
Danielle Harris
as Debbie Thornberry (voice)
Flea
as Donnie Thornberry (voice)
Crystal Scales
as Cheetah Cubs (voice)
Kimberly Brooks
as Tally (Cheetah Cub) (voice)
Alfre Woodard
as Akela (Cheetah Mother) (voice)
Directed by Jeff McGrath, Cathy Malkasian