Born Free (1966): movie guide

What is Born Free about?

At a national park in Kenya, English game warden George Adamson and his wife, Joy, care for three orphaned lion cubs. After the two larger lions are shipped off to a zoo in the Netherlands, the smallest of the three, Elsa, stays with the couple. When Elsa is blamed for causing an elephant stampede in the nearby village, head warden John Kendall demands the young lion either be trained to survive in the wilds of the Serengeti or be sent to a zoo.

Cast highlights

Born Free features Virginia McKenna, Bill Travers, Geoffrey Keen, Peter Lukoye, Omar Chambati, Bill Godden. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1966-03-14. Runtime: 95 minutes. TMDB score: 6.8/10 (136 votes). Genres: Adventure, Family, Drama, History. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Born Free?

Born Free is listed as Adventure, Family, Drama, History on TMDB.

How long is Born Free?

Born Free runs about 95 minutes.

Who stars in Born Free?

Cast highlights include Virginia McKenna, Bill Travers, Geoffrey Keen, Peter Lukoye, Omar Chambati, Bill Godden.

Does Cinema Box stream Born Free?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Born Free?

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