The Wild Thornberrys Movie

December 2002

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Synopsis

The Nickelodeon cartoon series The Wild Thornberrys gets its first feature-length animated film, directed by show creator Cathy Malkasian with a screenplay by Kate Boutilier (writer of Nickelodeon's Rugrats in Paris). The main character is 12-year-old Eliza Thornberry (voice of Lacey Chabert), a braces-and-glasses-wearing eccentric girl in an adventurous family of travelers. Due to an interaction with a shaman, she has been granted the special power of communication with animals, as long as she promises not to tell anyone about it. Her powers are challenged when her parents, Nigel (voice of Tim Curry) and Marianne (voice of Jodi Carlisle), decide to take the family on an African safari to make a nature documentary. Also along for the trip is snobby sister Debbie (voice of Danielle Harris), feral youngster Donnie (voice of Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers), and pet chimpanzee Darwin (voice of Tom Kane). After her new Cheetah cub friend is stolen by poachers, Eliza is determined to get involved. However, the stuffy Thornberry grandparents get in the way by sending her to boarding school. It's up to Eliza and Darwin to defeat the poachers and save the cub. Also featuring the voice talents of Brenda Blethyn and Lynn Redgrave.

Reviews

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Bill Stamets

Screenwriter Kate Boutilier provides plenty of sharp patter.

Derek Adams

A decent soundtrack rounds off a surprisingly engaging and energetic little-kids' adventure.

Charles Passy

An entertaining feature-length version of the Nickelodeon TV cartoon.

Richard Roeper

Thumbs up for The Wild Thornberrys Movie.

Desson Thomson

Doesn't do more than expand a TV show to movie length. However, it's pleasant enough and its ecological, pro-wildlife sentiments are certainly welcome.

Ann Hornaday

Outstanding entertainment for little ones but just as rewarding for their adult companions.

Critic reviews

Bill Stamets

Screenwriter Kate Boutilier provides plenty of sharp patter.

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Derek Adams

A decent soundtrack rounds off a surprisingly engaging and energetic little-kids' adventure.

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Charles Passy

An entertaining feature-length version of the Nickelodeon TV cartoon.

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Richard Roeper

Thumbs up for The Wild Thornberrys Movie.

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Desson Thomson

Doesn't do more than expand a TV show to movie length. However, it's pleasant enough and its ecological, pro-wildlife sentiments are certainly welcome.

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Ann Hornaday

Outstanding entertainment for little ones but just as rewarding for their adult companions.

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Claudia Puig

The animated redhead is the gutsiest young female heroine to hit the big screen since the live-action ladies in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

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User reviews

John Blakey March 30, 2014

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Kelsey Menges June 20, 2013

I remember this!!! I saw it ib the theatre with my dad. He liked the farting zebra/horse (?) It was fun though

A Google User June 4, 2012

This movie is... SMASHING!

A Google User June 24, 2012

Review The movie was a little boring in the begining but after the school parts it gets better

Nicole Coleman May 3, 2014

One of my favorite go-to movies!

A Google User July 11, 2012

I'll do this with my hands! Blaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

james beavers July 22, 2014

Jessica Rolfe June 28, 2014

Amazoning movie

Dale Weeks July 21, 2014

The wild thornberrys movie

Cast and credits

Actors	Lacey Chabert, Tom Kane, Tim Curry, Lynn Redgrave, Danielle Harris, Jodi Carlisle, Flea, Rupert Everett, Marisa Tomei, Melissa Greenspan
Producers	Gabor Csupo, Arlene Klasky, Tracy Kramer
Director	Cathy Malkasian, Jeff McGrath
Writers	Kate Boutilier

Additional information

Rotten tomatoes® score

80%

Audio language

English (Stereo)

Subtitles

English

Rental period

Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.

Run time

85 minutes

Rating

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