Movies and TvShows featuring "feral-child" theme.
The Legend of Tarzan is an action-packed animated TV show that follows the story of Tarzan as he navigates the dangers of the jungle. With the help of his animal friends and his superhuman abilities, Tarzan protects the jungle from various threats, including poachers and hostile animals. Along the way, he discovers hidden treasures, battles villains, and forms deep friendships.
The Jungle Book is a 2010 3D CGI animated TV series. This series is based on the original book by Rudyard Kipling. Starting in June 2012, the first season of the series will be seen in the U.S. on Disney XD. It currently airs on TVO Kids in Canada. The Jungle Book: TV Movie is announced to be premiere on Disney Channel Asia.
The Jungle Book: The Adventures of Mowgli is a delightful animated TV show that tells the story of Mowgli, a feral boy raised by animals in the jungle. Mowgli, accompanied by his friends Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther, and Kaa the python, goes on thrilling adventures, battles Shere Khan the tiger, and learns valuable life lessons along the way.
Tarzan (1966) follows the story of a feral child named Tarzan who was raised by chimpanzees in the jungle. He learns to swing on vines, communicate with animals, and becomes a superhero to protect the jungle and its inhabitants.
After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan forces him to flee the jungle, a man-cub named Mowgli embarks on a journey of self-discovery with the help of panther Bagheera and free-spirited bear Baloo. Along the way, he encounters various animals and faces challenges, including the pursuit of Shere Khan. With friendship and courage, Mowgli learns about himself and finds his place in the world.
In a future where mutants are nearly extinct, an elderly and weary Logan leads a quiet life. His healing powers are fading and he spends his days as a limo driver in a border town. But when a young mutant girl with extraordinary powers named Laura comes along, he is tasked with protecting her from dark forces who want to capture her. As they embark on a dangerous journey to reach a safe haven for mutants, Logan must confront his own demons and rediscover his purpose.
Tarzan and Jane, with the help of talking animals, must overcome challenges in the jungle including a volcanic eruption and a treacherous villain.
In an alternate time-line, an Apatosaurus named Arlo must navigate the dangerous wilderness and overcome his fears to save his human friend, Spot.
Sheena, a feral child from the jungle, is raised by a wise shaman. She possesses the power to transform into any animal and uses her abilities to defend the jungle from threats. As Sheena grows up, she becomes a fierce and powerful female warrior, fighting against poachers and other dangers to protect her home and the creatures that inhabit it.
Tarzan, a man raised by gorillas, discovers his true identity as a human and must decide where he truly belongs.
In a post-apocalyptic Australian wasteland, a cynical drifter named Max agrees to help a small, gasoline-rich community escape a horde of bandits who are pillaging for fuel. Max must navigate the dangers of the wasteland and protect the community from the brutal gang.
Ashitaka embarks on a quest to find a cure for a curse and gets caught in a war between forest gods and a mining colony. He meets San, the Mononoke Hime, and the story explores the struggle between humanity and nature, without a clear villain, portraying darkness and hate in everyone. Ashitaka discovers the true cause of his curse and must face the consequences. The film highlights themes of environmentalism, prejudice, compassion, and moral ambiguity.
Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment. As a result of the Berlin Conference, the Congo is divided up between Belgium and the United Kingdom. The Belgian government is on the verge of bankruptcy, having gone into heavy debt to build a national railway and other infrastructure. King Leopold II of the Belgians decides to extract the Congo's mineral deposits, sending his envoy Léon Rom to secure the fabled diamonds of Opar. Rom's expedition is ambushed and massacred, with only Rom surviving. A tribal leader, Chief Mbonga, offers him the diamonds in exchange for Tarzan. In London, Tarzan, now known as John Clayton III, Lord Greystoke, is invited by King Leopold to visit the Congo and report on its development. An American envoy, George Washington Williams, reveals to him suspicions of the Congolese population being enslaved by the Belgians. Tarzan's wife Jane convinces him to accept the invitation, as she grew up in Africa. Tarzan, Jane, and Williams travel to the Congo and encounter a tribal village that recognizes them. Rom and his mercenaries attack the village, kidnapping Tarzan and Jane. Williams rescues Tarzan, and with the help of the tribe's warriors, they pursue Rom. Along the way, they intercept a Belgian military train carrying captured slaves and uncover King Leopold's plans to subdue the Congo and mine its wealth. Tarzan reconciles with the leader of his old tribe, battles Mbonga and his tribe, and saves Jane from Rom. They trigger a stampede of wildebeest to destroy a town and distract the soldiers, allowing Tarzan to rescue Jane and defeat Rom. Williams presents evidence exposing the slave trade in the Congo, and Tarzan and Jane settle in Africa.
Bagheera the Panther and Baloo the Bear struggle to persuade a boy to leave the jungle and embrace human civilization. Mowgli, a feral child adopted by a wolf pack, has grown up in the jungle. However, his pack fears the presence of the man-hating tiger Shere Khan and decides to send Mowgli away for his safety. Bagheera takes on the responsibility of escorting Mowgli to a nearby man-village. Along their journey, Mowgli encounters various challenges and characters such as the hypnotic python Kaa, the carefree bear Baloo, and the orangutan King Louie. Ultimately, Mowgli must make a choice that will determine his future.
When an orphan boy named Pete finds a dragon in the woods, he forms a close bond with the magical creature. Together, they embark on an adventure to protect their friendship and ensure the dragon's safety. However, they must face challenges and dangers along the way.
A couple takes in their nieces and discovers a supernatural spirit named Mama has become a part of their family. Mama, a former patient at a mental asylum, searches for her lost baby. The couple must protect their nieces from Mama's twisted presence.
Lawrence Talbot, an actor estranged from his family, returns home to find his brother mauled by a werewolf. He discovers his father's involvement and the truth about his mother's death. Lawrence is bitten by the werewolf and transforms into one himself. He escapes from an asylum, falls in love with Gwen, and battles his father in a final showdown. In the end, Lawrence is killed and Gwen has to save herself from the Wolf Man. The howl of a werewolf is heard as Talbot Hall burns.
Lucan is a TV Drama which aired on ABC from 1977 to 1978, starring Kevin Brophy, John Randolph, and Don Gordon. A 20-year old man who spent the first 10 years of his life running wild in the forest after being raised by wolves, Lucan is taken to a research institute and taught the ways of human society. He is befriended by a kind research doctor whom he bonded with during his journey to civilization. Lucan's continued freedom at the research center is put in peril once his doctor friend and mentor is hurt. Unable to insure Lucan's well being at the institute, his friend encourages him to strike out on his own in search of his identity. The short-lived TV series chronicled the encounters, challenges, and intrigues Lucan faced interacting with people using his new learned social graces and old Wolfen instincts. Lucan did have special Wolfen skills that were invoked when he was made very angry. When upset to the point of violence his eyes glowed amber. He also had heightened senses of smell and hearing. In a few episodes he was able to call on his old wolf family/pack for help. This series was based on a 1977 made-for-TV movie of the same name directed by David Greene.
Tarzan, a feral child raised in the jungle by apes, must navigate the concrete jungle of New York City as he becomes a vigilante and aids the NYPD in solving mysteries. Alongside a female detective, Tarzan uses his unique skills to protect the city and uncover the truth.