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Life Is Wild

  • TV Series
  • 2007–2008
  • TV-PG
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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Life Is Wild (2007)
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A new York veterinarian moves with his family -- his second wife and their two sets of kids -- to his father-in-law's game reserve in South Africa.A new York veterinarian moves with his family -- his second wife and their two sets of kids -- to his father-in-law's game reserve in South Africa.A new York veterinarian moves with his family -- his second wife and their two sets of kids -- to his father-in-law's game reserve in South Africa.

  • Stars
    • Mary Mouser
    • D.W. Moffett
    • Stephanie Niznik
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    545
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    • Stars
      • Mary Mouser
      • D.W. Moffett
      • Stephanie Niznik
    • 8User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Mary Mouser
    Mary Mouser
    • Mia Weller
    • 2007–2008
    D.W. Moffett
    D.W. Moffett
    • Danny Clark
    • 2007–2008
    Stephanie Niznik
    Stephanie Niznik
    • Jo Weller-Clarke
    • 2007–2008
    Andrew St. John
    Andrew St. John
    • Jesse Weller
    • 2007–2008
    David Butler
    • Art
    • 2007–2008
    Tiffany Mulheron
    • Emily Banks
    • 2007–2008
    Leah Pipes
    Leah Pipes
    • Katie Clarke
    • 2007–2008
    Calvin Goldspink
    Calvin Goldspink
    • Oliver…
    • 2007–2008
    Kesun Loder
    Kesun Loder
    • Chase Clarke
    • 2007–2008
    Shannon Esra
    Shannon Esra
    • Lauren
    • 2007–2008
    Atandwa Kani
    Atandwa Kani
    • Tumelo
    • 2007–2008
    Precious Kofi
    • Mbali
    • 2007–2008
    George Jackos
    • Colin…
    • 2007–2008
    Alex Cranmer
    Alex Cranmer
    • Steve
    • 2007
    Tony Kgoroge
    • Mafika
    • 2007–2008
    Zandile Ncgobo
    • Ntatu
    • 2007–2008
    Shoki Mokgapa
    • Shoki
    • 2007–2008
    Warona Seane
    • Chase's Teacher…
    • 2007
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    10fiona_xue

    One of the best shows ever!

    When I first heard about the show, I didn't even think about watching it because I assumed it would be a boring show without cute guys, parties, and drama. Instead, i went to go watch Gossip Girl and Girlfriends. But one day when I went home and had nothing to do, I gave it a try. After the pilot, I had to watch the rest. Now, I'm so incredibly addicted to it, it's not even funny. I recommend this show to everyone. I've heard rumors about it possibly being canceled because it doesn't have a large enough fan base, but that is only because of the lack of advertising! You never see an advertisement about Life is Wild on TV, but you see one about Gossip Girl or Beauty and the Geek about every 5 minutes. This show never really seems to have a down-point, where it's really not that exciting. Every episode is amazing. So if you haven't watched Life is Wild, go! I promise that you'll like it.
    10jokerjokerer

    Perfection

    This show is just perfect. It has the necessary adrenalin but not to much, it has some drama but not to much, just the needed one. At least in the first 12 episodes.I started watching it from the start. It just catch my attention. The first Episode I saw because the film started with Avril's Runaway song and I had read somewhere this particular information. But after the first five minutes I realized that the show is quite amazing and no way that I'll miss another part. The humor in it is always a little sarcastic but it fits quite well into the story.

    If I were to make as brief introduction of it I would say just this. Perfection. I think this can be a example for other series of how must be a show made. Just mixes up everything but in the perfect combination.It's sad that most of the people don't give this show the same equal chances that give towards a very aggressively promoted ones. But sadly now days near the quality another factor pumped up in our life. The power of influence. Just a few people can make a difference between quality and what's made brand. Series like, Lost for example, are quite low if we measure they quality, but it's stylish to watch it. SO tomorrow when you meet with Joe you can say hey I have seen Lost last week.

    But if anyone sacrifices just five minute to look beyond marketing and appearance will realize what this show is. The good job done by the producers. Learn to resist marketing and it shall change the quality of your life. This means sacrifice and determination for it, but once you do so you shouldn't regret it. Trust me on this! This show earned my respect and I'm confident that so will yours!
    2acreeation

    Hated It

    It seemed like a dumb idea from the jump: moving the Brady bunch family to Africa to bond. Africa, of all places. This was like a PBS special where you'll get to learn about a new culture while learning lessons about life in the midst.

    This show is like a poor version of 7th Heaven, when 7th Heaven was in its worst and final seasons (after half of their biological children left).

    The first episode was mildly interesting. Every episode after literally put me to sleep. The parents were dull. The children were duller.

    Perhaps if they focused less on trying to teach a loving lesson, it wouldn't have gotten canceled. Incredibly bad actors also, except the Mom.

    But, GOD, what a boring show.
    10Animohn

    One of my favorites

    I know it is based on a British TV show, but, while I don't get why anyone would produce a remake while the original is still being filmed, I loved this show. I was deeply disappointed after I found out there won't be a second season and I get angry about this fact every time I re watch the show. I think it's great that there is/was a show about moving to Africa for a younger target-group. Most TV shows about or from Africa are more heavy and serious (I don't mean that this is generally bad). I'm personally a big fan of happy endings and shows that have a bit of a moral focus as well. Anyway for me it's a lighthearted, fun teenage/family drama.

    To be fair I should mention that the original is also good (though I knew 'life is wild' before 'wild at heart') but it is not published in my mother language and while I watch multiple shows in English some of the actors in the original are quite hard to understand for me. But judging from the few episodes that where dubbed and the rest in English I enjoy life is wild more because it is more relateable to me and in my opinion adds more small sidejokes to the drama than the original while the original is a little bit more serious.
    Wolfhawk838

    Life is Wild: South Africa for New Yorkers

    I have been watching the series since its inception and I thoroughly enjoy it. It is a novel approach to a family story and family situation, albeit it is in South Africa which adds to the charm. While it sometimes causes me pause to keep track of the relationships the various members have to each other in the family, when I stop and think about it, it becomes more real, because that is what modern families are like. It is a joined family with mom and dad each having children when they marry, and the move to South Africa is to better cement the relationships among the various members and ensure bonding. They move into a motel-like situation which they decide to turn into an Eco-friendly resort, with mom essentially in charge. Dad is a veterinarian and is increasing the number of animals on the preserve to have more for the tourist-visitors to enjoy. They are hindered, for the most part lovingly, by dad's first wife's father who lives there and ran the place before they came. He objects to hard work,mostly, but also lots of other changes. The oldest boy and girl are in high school and in trouble of one sort or another almost continuously. It is enjoyable to see how they get out and how they are growing to adulthood. I most identify with Chase, the younger boy, who personifies what I was like at that age,pretty much of a loner trying to fit in. Played by K'Sun Ray I feel much for his plight. The story is well worth plugging into, very enjoyable.

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    • Release date
      • October 7, 2007 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • South Africa
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dzika Afryka
    • Filming locations
      • South Africa
    • Production companies
      • CBS Paramount Network Television
      • Company Pictures
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