Running Wild
Running Wild

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Running Wild

2017
Movie
100 min
English

Stella Davis is a widow who saves her ranch by working with convicts to rehabilitate a herd of wild horses that wandered on to her property. Stella must fight prejudice, greed, bureaucracy and vanity (including her own) to finally understand that there is no better remedy to misfortune than helping another living creature.

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IMDb4.0/10
Director: Alex RanariveloGenres: Action, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A woman grieving the loss of her son takes in a wild horse and a troubled young man, finding solace and purpose in their shared journey of healing. As they form a bond, they must confront their past traumas and fight for their future against external threats. This film explores themes of redemption, connection, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Critical Reception

Running Wild received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot predictable and its characters underdeveloped. While some appreciated the animal-centric narrative and the performances of its veteran cast, the film was generally seen as a generic thriller with little originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts to blend a heartwarming story of animal rescue with a thriller narrative, but fails to execute either effectively.

  • Performances from the established cast are a highlight, but they aren't enough to elevate the weak script.

  • The plot relies on tired clichés and predictable twists, leaving little room for genuine surprise or emotional depth.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Running Wild' is not widely documented with specific summaries of likes and dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film features a notable cast including Sharon Stone, Val Kilmer, Kellan Lutz, and Isabelle Fuhrman, attempting to bring star power to a smaller independent production.

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