20 movies like Growing Up Wild, ordered by similarity : Born in China(2016), Masters of the Congo Jungle(1958), Monkey Kingdom(2015), Carmen & Geoffrey(2006), Monkey Business: The Adventures of Curious George's Creators(2017), McKellen: Playing the Part(2017), Africa: The Serengeti(1994), Wallowitch & Ross: This Moment(1999), The Living Desert(1953), African Cats(2011), The Alps(2007), Dina(2017) ...
Documentary
USA
2016
78 Minutes
monkey lion bear leopard hyena amusing charming creative jungle plains mountain woods animal kingdom survival nature wild animals adventure growing up love 21st century
Travel to the wildest corners of the planet as five courageous animals tackle the very first challenges of their young lives. With a little guidance from sage family members, each must figure out how to find food and recognize danger.
Documentary
UK|China|USA
2016
79 Minutes
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Venturing into the wilds of China, "Born in China" captures intimate moments with a panda and her growing cub, a young golden monkey who feels displaced by his baby sister, and a mother snow leopard struggling to raise her two cubs.
Documentary
Belgium
1958
88 Minutes
Heinz Sielmann
native tribal leader animal tribesman orson welles fascinating wild spectacular gory congo jungle africa native people nature wild animals cultural differences adventure discovery 1950s
Documentary showing the struggles of the inhabitants--both human and animal--of what was then called the Belgian Congo.
Documentary
USA
2015
82 Minutes
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Life is an adventure for a young monkey and her son, living among ancient ruins in the jungle. But when her family is forced from their home, she must lead them to safety amidst strange new creatures and surroundings.
Documentary
USA
2006
79 Minutes
husband wife dancer actor choreographer painter charming inspiring creative paris trinidad broadway theater new york city marriage dance career vs. love love geoffrey holder carmen de lavallade love
This intimate documentary follows careers of two remarkable personalities: Carmen de Lavallade, a dynamic dancer and choreographer from California who moved to New York with Alvin Ailey and... See full summary »
Documentary
USA
2017
81 Minutes
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A documentary film exploring the extraordinary lives of Hans and Margret Rey, the authors of the beloved Curious George children's books.
Documentary, Biography
UK
2017
92 Minutes
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Feature documentary on the life and work of Sir Ian McKellen.
Documentary
USA
1999
77 Minutes
dancer songwriter actor dance instructor lover pianist touching wild charming new york city club partnership show business homosexuality cabaret john wallowitch bertram ross love adventure 1990s
Shortlisted for the 1999 Academy Award, this non-fiction musical follows John Wallowitch, a star of New York cabaret and partner Bertram Ross, Martha Graham's lead dancer for 20 years. Together they formed the unforgettable cabaret duo "Wallowitch and Ross." A hidden gem of queer cinema recently preserved in the Academy Archives, you'll want to return to this magical little world time and time ... See full summary »
Documentary
USA
1953
70 Minutes
animal bird turtle insect scorpion endearing fascinating playful american southwest desert nature wildlife animal attack survival flooding adventure rivalry underdog 1950s
Although first glance reveals little more than stones and sand, the desert is alive. Witness moving rocks, spitting mud pots, gorgeous flowers and the never-ending battle for survival between creatures of every shape, size and description.
Documentary
USA
2011
90 Minutes
lion lion cub cheetah mother hyena engaging endearing africa kenya savanna lions survival mother/child relationship wildlife cheetahs rivalry quest 2010s
Meet Mara, an endearing lion cub striving to be like her mother; Sita, a cheetah and single mother of five; and Fang, a proud leader of the pride who must defend his family from a rival lion.
Documentary
USA
2007
44 Minutes
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John Harlin III attempts to climb the North Face of the Eiger, the site of his father's death forty years earlier.
Documentary
2017
101 Minutes
Dan Sickles Dina Buno Scott Levin Frank Costanzo Jeannie Levin Jenny Osborne Lisa Mai
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Dina is an eccentric and outspoken woman who invites her fiance, Scott, to move in with her. The couple face many challenges as Dina copes with a mental disability, and Scott lives with Asperger's syndrome.
Documentary
USA
2017
71 Minutes
Jeff Springer
animal fisherman hunter bounty hunter brash brutal uneasy tense louisiana swamp small town boat wilderness animal kingdom invasion hunting conservationism man vs. beast pursuit quest
A story about giant swamp rats invading coastal Louisiana and the defiant people on the edge of the world, who are defending their communities, culture, and livelihoods from the onslaught of this curious and unexpected invasive species.
Documentary
USA
2011
40 Minutes
veterinarian animal animal trainer african native poacher charming heartwarming uplifting sad borneo kenya animal reserve daphne sheldrick nature orphans dr. biruté mary galdikas animal slaughter recovery sacrifice rescue
A US drugs cop in Bucharest is up against a Russian gun and drug trafficker employing cute women and a Gypsy gang leader, who plunders, rapes and kills the young and rich. Lots of fighting and shooting.
Documentary
USA
2018
100 Minutes
Jimmy Chin
rock climber climber confident engaging fascinating gripping inspiring incredible intense raw wild yosemite valley united states adventure challenge climbing nature discovery quest adventure
Alex Honnold attempts to become the first person to ever free solo climb El Capitan.
Adventure, Fantasy, Action
UK|USA
2018
105 Minutes
mowgli wolf bear panther tiger villager charming creative thrilling tense amusing cheeky india jungle tree cave village animal kingdom danger friendship
A human child raised by wolves must face off against a menacing tiger named Shere Khan, as well as his own origins.
Documentary
1998
44 Minutes
David Breashears
mountain climber sherpa gripping thrilling powerful mountain himalayas mount everest nepal survival daunting task adventure pursuit quest 1990s
Members of a 1996 expedition cross paths with an ill-fated group while planting scientific equipment and ascending to the summit. Liam Neeson narrates.
Documentary
USA
2020
80 Minutes
Tony Hawk Steve Caballero Chad Muska Jay Bentley Rodney Mullen Jamie Thomas
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The story of how skateboarding became a part of the mainstream by focusing on the success of the "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater" video game franchise.
Documentary
USA|Antarctica
2019
76 Minutes
Jeff Wilson
penguin penguin chick seal whale predator prey suspenseful charming cheeky confident fascinating playful antarctica ocean penguins predators animal kingdom survival animal's perspective family
A coming-of-age story about an Adélie penguin named Steve who joins millions of fellow males in the icy Antarctic spring on a quest to build a suitable nest, find a life partner and start a family.
Documentary
2006
40 Minutes
fish johnny depp turtle kate winslet squid scuba diver dreamy fascinating incredible spectacular ocean coral reef underwater british columbia gulf of mexico deep-sea diving nature oceanic exploration animal kingdom environment