The Wild Thornberrys Movie

The Wild Thornberrys Movie
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Jeff McGrath Cathy Malkasian
Written by	Kate Boutilier
Based on	The Wild Thornberrys by Arlene Klasky Gábor Csupó Steve Pepoon David Silverman Stephen Sustarsic
Produced by	Arlene Klasky Gábor Csupó
Starring	Lacey Chabert Tom Kane Danielle Harris Jodi Carlisle Tim Curry Lynn Redgrave Rupert Everett Marisa Tomei Flea
Edited by	John Bryant
Music by	Drew Neumann[1]
Production company	Klasky Csupo[1]
Distributed by	Paramount Pictures[1] Nickelodeon Movies[1]
Release date	December 20, 2002 (2002-12-20)[1]
Running time	85 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$25 million[2]
Box office	$60.7 million[2]

The Wild Thornberrys Movie (or just The Wild Thornberrys) is a 2002 American animated adventure film based on the television series of the same name.^[3] It was produced by Klasky Csupo and distributed by Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies. Directed by Jeff McGrath and Cathy Malkasian, the film follows the show's protagonist, Eliza Thornberry as she goes on a quest to save a cheetah cub from ruthless poachers. The film was released on December 20, 2002, to mostly positive reviews and grossed more than $60 million worldwide. It is the first installment in The Wild Thornberrys film series.

The film was nominated for Best Original Song at the 75th Academy Awards for Paul Simon's "Father and Daughter", making it the first film based on a Nickelodeon series to receive an Academy Award nomination. A sequel to the film, as well as a crossover with characters from Rugrats titled Rugrats Go Wild, was released on June 13, 2003.