The Wild Thornberrys Movie

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The Wild Thornberrys Movie

PG

Released Dec 20, 2002

1h 25m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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The Wild Thornberrys feature film finds one of America's favorite animated families going on wild adventures around the world. Now, 12-year old Eliza is in Africa where she meets a mysterious shaman who grants her the power to talk to animals. But there's a catch -- if she reveals her gift she will lose it forever. One day Eliza discovers that poachers plan to kill an elephant herd with an electrified fence, and she and Darwin, her pet chimp, must stop them.

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Critics Consensus

The Wild Thornberrys Movie brings its beloved clan to the big screen for an animated adventure that should prove entertaining for all ages.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Wholesome but also has kid appeal.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 29, 2010

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Bill Stamets

Chicago Reader

Screenwriter Kate Boutilier provides plenty of sharp patter.

May 20, 2008

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Empire Magazine

Better-than-average.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 30, 2006

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Urban Cinefile

Splendid entertainment for the 8-12 age group and good fun for just about everyone else.

Oct 18, 2008

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Mark Halverson

Sacramento News & Review

Nickelodeon's animated explorer family runs into poachers in Africa in a sometimes-fun adventure that occasionally collapses into flat, savanna-like stretches.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 7, 2008

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Philip French

Observer (UK)

The film's draughtsmanship is more than adequate, the voicing of the characters excellent, and the songs are way above average for such fare.

May 20, 2008

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Stephen C

A failure of a family comedy in just 1 hour and 25 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/02/25

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Noe G

The wild Thornberrys movie is an amazing movie I give this film a 10/10

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/12/24

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Estevan G

A very fun movie, especially if you are a fan of the show.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/10/24

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Audience Member

Over 20 years old and it's another one of the few animated Nickelodeon movies based on a popular tv show The whole cast is here from Eliza to Nigel to MaryAnn to Debbie to Darwin to Donnie It pretty much plays just like the show right down to the opening Thankfully Eliza Thornberry voiced by Lacey Chabert catches Us up to speed; A shaman she came across granted her powers with the ability to talk to animals Ever since then she's been on a non-stop journey around the world with her family, her parents actually film animal footage and provide it for the foundation they work for Here Eliza's grandmother joins them and on their latest expedition they come across a band of cheetahs But trouble begins when one of the cubs ends up getting kidnapped by poachers and Eliza has to find him and bring him back She can't do it alone as she'll need Darwin's help along with her sister The whole thing is an extended tv episode that's for sure and some fans might be bothered we spend more time at the boarding school instead of Eliza tracking down the cub But she does learn to go outside her comfort zone and learn to solve problems without her power It's got a good soundtrack, an exotic feel, wholesome stuff for family viewers and full of environmental lessons Nothing grandiose but as family entertainment goes it does the job

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/21/23

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Songer K

At this point, Any popular Nick Cartoon from the 90s can get a movie.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/13/23

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Harrison D

I Mean It's Alright!?! Right?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/30/23

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Cathy Malkasian

Director

Jeff McGrath

Director

Lacey Chabert

Eliza Thornberry

Tom Kane

Darwin

Tim Curry

Nigel Thornberry

Lynn Redgrave

Cordelia Thornberry

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Synopsis

The Wild Thornberrys feature film finds one of America's favorite animated families going on wild adventures around the world. Now, 12-year old Eliza is in Africa where she meets a mysterious shaman who grants her the power to talk to animals. But there's a catch -- if she reveals her gift she will lose it forever. One day Eliza discovers that poachers plan to kill an elephant herd with an electrified fence, and she and Darwin, her pet chimp, must stop them.

Director: Cathy Malkasian, Jeff McGrath
Producer: Gabor Csupo, Arlene Klasky
Screenwriter: Kate Boutilier
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Nickelodeon Movies
Rating: PG (Some Adventure Peril)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 20, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $39.9M
Runtime: 1h 25m
Sound Mix: Surround

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