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Holiday in the Wild

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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 11/01/2019
3/5
It's cheesy, it's stupid, but it's also really quite charming. Go to Full Review
PJ Nabarro Patrick Nabarro 05/23/2020
1/5
Beyond satire. Go to Full Review
Deirdre Molumby entertainment.ie 11/28/2019
It's a nicey-nice movie and hollow but there's an audience for it somewhere Go to Full Review
Renee Schonfeld Common Sense Media 11/15/2019
3/5
Elephant refuge is setting for love, life-changing moments. Go to Full Review
Natasha Alvar Cultured Vultures 11/11/2019
4/10
Holiday in the Wild delivers on the cute elephants, and not much else. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 11/03/2019
2/4
...mostly watchable yet entirely forgettable... Go to Full Review
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Monic Kenya M Aug 10 It's a bit cheesy. But the elephant rescue story and the connection between humans and rescues is beautiful as are the wildlife shots. The release of the rescue back into the wild at the end was not realistic under 2 years still lactating they would normally not do that. Unless it's to the own here and mother. It was very good there was awareness at the end of the moving how much elephants we be lost over the last year's. Kristen is an advocate for elephant conservation I really appreciate her for that See more Patrick M Jun 8 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! See more Horror fan 4 May 21 A very good movie with 2 great leads. Tim Treakle See more Bill T May 21 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. See more SkyRo P @TheMovieSearch Feb 28 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. See more Beth c Dec 30 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. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis 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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