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The Wild and the Free

6.519801h 40mMovieTV MovieComedyAdventure

Two scientists involved in chimpanzee research -- one maintaining that the animals should be kept in their native habitat in Africa without human interference, the other trying to train them in sign language in a domesticated atmosphere --…

DirectorJames Hill
WritersMichael Berk·Douglas Schwartz
ProducersDouglas Schwartz·Paul B. Radin

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Cast · Directed by James Hill

GDGranville Van Dusen
Granville Van Dusen
Dr. Rafelson
LGLinda Gray
Linda Gray
Linda Davenport
FL
Frank Logan
Serre
RFRaymond Forchion
Raymond Forchion
Habibu
SA
Sharon Anderson
Lakelea
BG
Bill Gribble
Peter
JM
Joan Murphy
Rose Bower
BM
Bruce McLaughlin
Dean Anderson
FB
Fred Buch
Palmer
WZ
Walter Zukovski
Walter O'Neill
JM
Jack McDermott
Barton
SS
Shelley Spurlock
Secretary

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The Wild and the Free — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Wild and the Free?

The Wild and the Free isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Wild and the Free on Netflix?

No, The Wild and the Free is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Wild and the Free on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Wild and the Free isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

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The Wild and the Free isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Wild and the Free?

The Wild and the Free hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 14, 1981. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.