The Wild Thornberrys Movie (2002): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Wild Thornberrys Movie is a 2002 animated comedy directed by Cathy Malkasian and Jeff McGrath, starring Tim Curry and Flea. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $60.7 million worldwide on a $25 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Directors
- Cathy Malkasian and Jeff McGrath
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $25M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Wild Thornberrys Movie About?
The premise of The Wild Thornberrys Movie without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Embarking on a journey across Africa, the Thornberry family faces a thrilling challenge. Twelve-year-old Eliza unexpectedly discovers she can communicate with animals, a secret that puts her at odds with her family’s wildlife documentary work. When ruthless poachers target endangered elephants, Eliza must decide whether to reveal her extraordinary ability to save the animals and their habitat, aided by her mischievous chimpanzee companion, Darwin.
The Wild Thornberrys Movie Cast
Tim Curry leads the cast, with Flea. Directed by Cathy Malkasian and Jeff McGrath.
- Co-director Cathy Malkasian
- Co-director Jeff McGrath
More from Cathy Malkasian and Jeff McGrath
More films directed by Cathy Malkasian and Jeff McGrath: Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest, Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas and A Rugrats Passover.
The Wild Thornberrys Movie Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Wild Thornberrys Movie 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Metacritic 69 Metascore
User score 6.7
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TMDB 64% User score
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The Wild Thornberrys Movie Plot Summary
What happens in The Wild Thornberrys Movie from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Eliza Thornberry (/actor/eliza-thornberry) enjoys carefree days frolicking with a family of cheetahs in Kenya, her life takes a thrilling turn when poachers kidnap one of the cubs named Tally. Driven by a fierce determination to rescue the little cub, she is suddenly whisked away to a prestigious boarding school in London by her grandmother, Cordelia (/actor/cordelia). However, her plan goes awry when she discovers her beloved sidekick, Darwin the chimpanzee (/actor/darwin), has stowed away in her suitcase, leading to a series of comical mishaps.
Full summary
The whole story of The Wild Thornberrys Movie, scene by scene
The Wild Thornberrys Movie Box Office & Budget
The Wild Thornberrys Movie grossed $60.7 million worldwide on a $25 million budget, 2.4 times what it cost. $40.1 million came from the US and Canada and $20.6 million (34%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$60.7M
2.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $40.1M
- International
- $20.6M
- Budget
- $25M
The Wild Thornberrys Movie Awards & Nominations
The Wild Thornberrys Movie was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 3 nominations come from 3 ceremonies.
3 nominations3 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 2003 1 nomination- Nominated Best Original Song – Motion Picture
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Oscars 2003 1 nomination- Nominated Music (Original Song)
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Critics' Choice 2003 1 nomination- Nominated Best Song
The Wild Thornberrys Movie Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Wild Thornberrys Movie.
How Well Do You Know The Wild Thornberrys Movie?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What animal does Eliza play with at the beginning of the movie?
The Wild Thornberrys Movie Also Known As
31 alternative titles, including “Los Thornberrys: La película” and “Los Thornberrys”.
- Also known as
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- Los Thornberrys: La película
- Los Thornberrys
- Os Thornberrys - O Filme
- Περιπέτεια στην Αφρική
- Thornberry család - A mozifilm
- 쏜베리의 가족 탐험대 - 극장판
- En Vild Familie
- Бодилчетата
- Expeditie Berenklauw
- Karusmarjad metsikus looduses
- Villit Marjaset – elokuva
- Abenteuer der Familie Stachelbeere
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- La Famille Delajungle, le film
- ワイルド・ソーンベリーズ ムービー
- La famiglia della giungla
- Den ville familien Thornberry filmen
- Dzika rodzinka
- Дикая семейка Торнберри
- Den vilda familjen Thornberry filmen
- فيلم عائلة ثورنبيري
- Die Abenteuer der Familie Stachelbeere
- A Família Thornberrys - O Filme
- A Thornberry család
- Den Vilda Familjen Thornberry - Filmen
- خانواده ثورنبری
- Thornberryovi na cestách
- 野外怪家庭
- Дика сімейка Торнберрі
- 쏜베리의 가족탐험대 극장판
- Els Thornberrys: La pel·lícula
- Les Thornberrys: Le Film
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The Wild Thornberrys Movie FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Wild Thornberrys Movie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Wild Thornberrys Movie?
The Wild Thornberrys Movie runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was The Wild Thornberrys Movie released?
The Wild Thornberrys Movie was released on December 20, 2002.
Who directed The Wild Thornberrys Movie?
The Wild Thornberrys Movie was directed by Cathy Malkasian and Jeff McGrath.
More films by Cathy Malkasian Who is in the cast of The Wild Thornberrys Movie?
The Wild Thornberrys Movie stars Tim Curry and Flea.
How much did The Wild Thornberrys Movie make at the box office?
The Wild Thornberrys Movie grossed $60.7 million worldwide ($40.1 million domestic, $20.6 million international) on a budget of $25 million.
How is The Wild Thornberrys Movie rated?
The Wild Thornberrys Movie has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 69 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Was The Wild Thornberrys Movie nominated for any awards?
The Wild Thornberrys Movie received 3 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
Does The Wild Thornberrys Movie have a post-credit scene?
No. The Wild Thornberrys Movie has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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