Product Details

• Actors: Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Devon Sawa, Scott Bairstow, Frances Fisher, Jamey Sheridan
• Directors: William Dear
• Writers: David Michael Wieger
• Producers: Bill Todman Jr., Gary Barber, Irby Smith, James G. Robinson, Kearie Peak
• Format: Color
• Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Warner Brothers
• VHS Release Date: October 21, 1997
• Run Time: 107 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (71 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 0790732734
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #149,357 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

You wouldn't know it by watching the mostly ridiculous escapades on display in Wild America, but this comedy/adventure for young boys is marginally based on the true story of Marshall, Mark, and Marty Stouffer, three young brothers who successfully pursued their dream of becoming wildlife filmmakers. From their home in the South, the Stouffer boys embark on a cross-country trek to the West, where they hope to get rare footage from inside the dreaded Cave of the Sleeping Bears. Along the way they encounter cute British tourist girls, deadly alligators, a rampaging moose, and an Air Force fighter on a bombing range. In other words, Wild America is about as contrived as it could possibly be and still claim to be based on reality, but it is harmless enough for young viewers with its wholesome message about bravery, hard work, and family togetherness. Jonathan Taylor Thomas (from television's Home Improvement) leads the young cast of adventurers. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Three cute boys, 'N' loads of cute animals!!, October 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Wild America [VHS] (DVD)

I think the title kind of explains it all really. Three guys going off into the wild of America, on a mission to find a cave filled with a thousand bears, although being told that they sleep alone, the boys don't believe anyone, find the cave, and have loads of adventures along the way!! Jonathan Taylor Thomas played a great part in this movie and he really narrated it well too! As I live in the UK, I was lucky enough to see it while I was in America, I'd always liked Jonathan and Devon's films, and this was another one I HAD TO HAVE!!! I would also say that this is a great film for all the family, only recently has it been released in the UK, but I bought it in America, luckily I have an international VCR. This film is way cool. I would really reccommend it.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Our FAVORITE movie, December 6, 2002

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"johnswifekidsmom" (The Jersey Shore, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wild America [VHS] (VHS Tape)

We love this movie! It is the funniest, most enjoyable film my children own. I cannot believe it was not one of the most popular films of all time! Hysterically funny, and a fabulous story line. I think there is one use of VERY mild profanity, but only the strictest of censors would mind. My toddler, 10 year old and husband all sit and watch this film together. When ADULTS visit while the children are watching, they wind up staying to see the movie. Belly laughs and breath holding excitement. When people ask me advice on what to get a kid who has everything, I tell them to find this movie. Children coming to visit? Have this movie ready when they get "bored." It will save the day.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable, interesting plot with well-done acting, March 27, 2004

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christianhorsegrl (MARYLAND, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wild America [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I haven't seen this movie too often, but I really enjoy it every time that I do. Why? Because it is full of fun, adventure and mild comedy. The acting is wonderful, all of the three boys are terrific. However, this isn't necessarily a movie for younger children-it is geared towards pre-teens and teenagers. There is obscenities, implications, and alcholol use that isn't right for everyone.
But, it is mad up for in the interesting plot. I don't know how much of this is true, but I enjoy it just the same.