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Born Free

1966 · 95 min · Adventure

Based on a true story, a game warden and his wife in Kenya raise an orphaned lion cub named Elsa and, when she comes of age, undertake the difficult task of teaching her to survive in the wild. A beloved family classic.

Runtime
95 min
Genre
Adventure · Family · Drama
Mood
thoughtful · dark · adventurous
Entry
easy entry
Best for
first visit · shorter watch · film history

Content notes: war or political violence · child harm or distress Non-exhaustive

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Part of 8 Movies Set in or About Kenya

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