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Wildcat

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Wildcat follows the emotional and inspiring story of a young veteran (Harry Turner) on his journey into the Amazon. Once there, he meets a young woman (Samantha Zwicker) running a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center, and his life finds new meaning as he is entrusted with the life of an orphaned baby ocelot. What was meant to be an attempt to escape from life turns out to be an unexpected journey of love, discovery, and healing.
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Although it raises some uncomfortable ethical quandaries, Wildcat is an affecting testament to the healing power of interspecies bonds.

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Amy Nicholson FilmWeek (LAist) 01/18/2023
It becomes really loving, although it doesn't have a lot of "oomph." It's just sweet scenes, one after another. Go to Full Review
Donald Clarke Irish Times 01/03/2023
3/5
Wildcat remains a tense, diverting study of a man struggling with internal demons while doing his best for an initially helpless creature. Go to Full Review
Manohla Dargis New York Times 12/30/2022
[The filmmakers'] choices make this would-be redemption narrative feel unfortunately and uncomfortably exploitative. Go to Full Review
Linda Cook OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois) 03/03/2023
4 stars
"Wildcat" is beautiful ... everything a documentary should be, with a big heart for animals and people alike. Go to Full Review
Soham Gadre Film Inquiry 01/28/2023
Wildcat, despite all its good intentions of stringing together the ‘beautiful’ parts of life on this Earth as a way to heal from its terrors, remains disappointing in keeping those terrors vague and distant. Go to Full Review
Robert Roten Laramie Movie Scope 01/27/2023
B
Filmmakers Trevor Frost and Melissa Lesh have captured both a compelling human story and a wildlife story. The jungle is a scary place, with many dangers, but even darker dangers lie deep within the human soul, and both are explored in this film. Go to Full Review
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Guy 01/08/2023 What an excellent film! A soul stirring documentary about the power of the human heart to heal from deep trauma through a loving connection with both animals and humans. Yet, at the same time, it shows our own limitations in our ability o heal others. Any one who has known the joy of a strong loving connection with creatures other than ourselves will be moved to the core of their own experience. See more Carol 01/03/2023 Excellent, a movie that presents loving, caring and attachment for both humans and animals. Realization of feelings, on all sides of the spectrum. PTSD AND DEPRESSION WELL REPRESENTED. Great Story. Yea See more Jarrin R 1d One of the most emotionally gripping documentaries I have seen. You will laugh, cry, think about life, and be inspired. Such an interesting subject matter to see selfless people go into the wilderness to save wildlife. Very unfiltered and raw look at emotional wellness at the same time. Good movie for anyone to see. Wildcat will stay with you after the credits roll. See more Blake- N @PBSAniDom Jun 3 Wildcat is a touching and surprisingly charming film that left a strong impression on me. While it is aimed at mature audiences due to its R rating and occasional profanity, it also contains a great deal of warmth and heart that makes it easy to connect with. One of the film's biggest strengths is how it balances emotional storytelling with beautiful moments involving nature and animals. There is a genuine sense of care throughout the movie that keeps it engaging from beginning to end. The cinematography is excellent, capturing its subjects in a way that feels both intimate and authentic. The film never loses sight of its emotional core, and that helps make the experience memorable and rewarding. Overall, Wildcat is a great film that is both moving and surprisingly cute at times. Its heartfelt story, strong presentation, and emotional impact make it well worth watching. I rate it a 9/10. See more Amy T @RT54477808 Jul 17 Took me through all motions. It crushed my hart and made my soul cry for him, for the animals, for all places on Earth filled with wonders, but held under human terror! Poachers with ice in harts, moneygulping entrepreneurs just seeing $, not beauty. It’s a deep - if you have any kind of depth perception at all! - story that should take you into reflection over your own possibilities to help preserving and restoring the Earth instead of destroying. We are ALL part guilty for how the world has come to look today. Those who says “it’s just another sweet story” are cold, blind jerks! See more Daniela T @RT94217956 01/19/2024 Really moving. A who is saving who story. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Wildcat follows the emotional and inspiring story of a young veteran (Harry Turner) on his journey into the Amazon. Once there, he meets a young woman (Samantha Zwicker) running a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center, and his life finds new meaning as he is entrusted with the life of an orphaned baby ocelot. What was meant to be an attempt to escape from life turns out to be an unexpected journey of love, discovery, and healing.
Director
Melissa Lesh, Trevor Frost
Producer
Melissa Lesh, Trevor Frost, Joshua Altman, Alysa Nahmias
Distributor
Amazon Studios
Production Co
Harmonium Pictures , 30West, Unbound Films, Ajna Films, Emerging Earth Films
Rating
R
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 21, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 30, 2022
Runtime
1h 46m