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Born Free is the heartwarming true story of a British couple who teach their pet lioness how to survive in the wilds of the African jungles. Joy and George Adamson (portrayed by real-life married coup... read more
DVD Release Date: March 4, 2003
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Flixster Reviews (380)
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February 13, 2012I'm on an animal jag now...saw this one somewhere along the line and it holds up well as a late nite DVD. Explores nicely our relationship with wild animals--what do we owe them in return for what to bring to our lives. Anyone who has ever lived with an animal can relate.
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September 14, 2010The second half was much better than the first that laid most of the groundwork. Some parts were dreary and drawn out too long, but the movie was very moving and informative.
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March 19, 2012I'm aware this is based on a true story, however I felt parts of it were ridiculous and unconvincing. Maybe it's because of the way it's presented, but it had me rolling my eyes a little. Still a decent film, but I wouldn't watch it again.
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August 22, 2009A heartwarming, touching and simple film, Pleasant cast, but the acting is a bit stiff. Well made, always interesting, wonderful African location filming. Great hit theme song.
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September 6, 2008anyone know where i can get this movie on dvd? believe it or not i have the original soundtrack lp at my mom's house...
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July 10, 2008I watched this movie many times while I was growing up.. I loved it then and I love it now. Incredibly well done and an outstanding soundtrack, too.
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May 9, 2007Hahahahahahaha...*sings* Born Freeee, as freee as the wind blooows, as freee as the grasss growsss..."
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April 5, 2007So afer hearing the song a couple of times, my mom started singing it out of nowehere and I asked where the song was from- and that's how I came across this movie.
Everyone is right, it was a tear jerker.
Critic Reviews
April 26, 2011
Emanuel Levy, Screendaily
January 1, 2011
Common Sense Media Editors, Common Sense Media
A compelling classic nature story. Full Review
March 21, 2003
Forrest Hartman, Reno Gazette-Journal
Although the movie is a family favorite, the DVD treatment is rather shoddy.
February 10, 2003
John A. Nesbit, Old School Reviews
emotionally satisfying for the whole family, as long as you aren't looking for high art or realism Full Review
June 29, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
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April 26, 2005
Jonathan R. Perry, Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas)
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February 7, 2005
Philip Martin, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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