Holiday in the Wild

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Holiday in the Wild

2019

1h 25m

Holiday

Romance

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To keep her spirits high when their son leaves for college, Manhattanite Kate Conrad (Kristin Davis) has booked a 'second honeymoon' with her husband. Instead of thanking her, he brings their relationship to a sudden end; jilted Kate proceeds to Africa for a solo safari. During a detour through Zambia, she helps her pilot, Derek Holliston (Rob Lowe), rescue an orphaned baby elephant. They nurse him back to health at a local elephant sanctuary, and Kate extends her stay through Christmastime. Far from the modern luxuries of home, Kate thrives amidst majestic animals and scenery. Her love for the new surroundings just might extend to the man who shared her journey.

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Stuart Heritage

Guardian

It's cheesy, it's stupid, but it's also really quite charming.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 1, 2019

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PJ Nabarro

Patrick Nabarro

Beyond satire.

Rated: 1/5

May 23, 2020

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Deirdre Molumby

entertainment.ie

It's a nicey-nice movie and hollow but there's an audience for it somewhere

Nov 28, 2019

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Renee Schonfeld

Common Sense Media

Elephant refuge is setting for love, life-changing moments.

Rated: 3/5

Nov 15, 2019

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Natasha Alvar

Cultured Vultures

Holiday in the Wild delivers on the cute elephants, and not much else.

Rated: 4/10

Nov 11, 2019

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...mostly watchable yet entirely forgettable...

Rated: 2/4

Nov 3, 2019

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Patrick M

I am really a never ending action kind of movie lover. However, I do have a soft side. This is not like a "Serendipity" kind of soft side, which is a movie I own it was so good! This flick has Hallmark written all over it! It was perfect for me in this momentary state of mind of mind. Rob Lowe and Kristen Davis did well, they were really nice. Both have had better showings. African scenery was short in my opinion. And appearance of animals in Africa was minimal. Howerever, there were lots of wonderful Elephants!! And one in particular was a point of focus. If you are a lover of animals, especially these glorious beasts, you will love this movie!! Great for a snuggler, great for family, and really great if you want a soft but curious story with a really nice ending!! Enjoy!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/08/25

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Horror fan 4

A very good movie with 2 great leads. Tim Treakle

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/21/25

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Bill T

I thought the movie was very well done. I love the connection between animal love and human love. Kristen Davis and Rob Lowe were perfect for this movie. A Beautiful story with a happy ending.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/21/25

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SkyRo P

Rob Lowe has an impressive legacy in film, but he also has a knack for picking less-than-stellar projects. "Holiday in the Wild" feels like a mashup of Hallmark sentimentality with a dash of cheesy humor, reminiscent of low-budget flicks. The plot revolves around him pursuing his love interest, developing a typical back-and-forth dynamic that leads to the same predictable outcome found in countless similar films. While the setting in the wilderness offers a slight twist, the movie ultimately fails to take any real risks or explore creative avenues. It feels flat and lacks substance, almost as if it exists solely to fill a slot for a streaming service. It seems crafted to capitalize on easy viewership rather than to offer something memorable. In the end, it’s not atrocious, but it’s definitely not something I’d want to revisit.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/28/25

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Beth c

This is such a good movie. It’s about finding yourself in the midst of problems and change. It also shines the light on the positive work being done in elephant conservation. Beautiful scenery, good acting. Feel good movie. Love it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/30/24

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Michael B

In which, you learn that Rob Lowe is actually quite a good actor. He was excellent in this. I Iiked the film. It's heart is in the right place.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/19/24

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To keep her spirits high when their son leaves for college, Manhattanite Kate Conrad (Kristin Davis) has booked a 'second honeymoon' with her husband. Instead of thanking her, he brings their relationship to a sudden end; jilted Kate proceeds to Africa for a solo safari. During a detour through Zambia, she helps her pilot, Derek Holliston (Rob Lowe), rescue an orphaned baby elephant. They nurse him back to health at a local elephant sanctuary, and Kate extends her stay through Christmastime. Far from the modern luxuries of home, Kate thrives amidst majestic animals and scenery. Her love for the new surroundings just might extend to the man who shared her journey.

Director: Ernie Barbarash
Producer: Vlokkie Gordon, Amy Krell, Brad Krevoy
Screenwriter: Neal H. Dobrofsky, Tippi Dobrofsky
Production Co: Advantage Entertainment
Genre: Holiday, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 1, 2019
Runtime: 1h 25m

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