Duma (
2005) | IMDb:
7.2
An orphaned cheetah becomes the best friend and pet of a young boy living in South Africa.
Starring:
Alex Michaeletos
,
Campbell Scott
,
Mary Makhatho
,
Nthabiseng Kenoshi
,
Hope Davis
,
Jennifer Steyn
Directed by:
Carroll Ballard
Fly Away Home (
1996) | IMDb:
6.9
Amy is only 13 years old when her mother is killed. She goes to Canada to live with her father, an eccentric inventor whom she barely knows. Amy is miserable in her new life... until she discovers a nest of goose eggs that were abandoned when a local forest was torn down. The eggs hatch and Amy becomes "Mama Goose". When Winter comes, Amy, and her dad must find a way to lead the birds South.
Starring:
Jeff Daniels
,
Anna Paquin
,
Dana Delany
,
Terry Kinney
,
Holter Graham
,
Jeremy Ratchford
Directed by:
Carroll Ballard
Wind (
1992) | IMDb:
6.4
In 1983, yacht sailor Will Parker leads an American crew financed by millionaire Morgan Weld to defeat during the America's Cup race against an Australian crew. Determined to get the prize back, Will convinces Morgan to finance an experimental boat designed by his ex-girlfriend Kate's new beau, Joe Heisler. When the boat is completed, the Americans head to Australia to reclaim the cup.
Starring:
Matthew Modine
,
Jennifer Grey
,
Cliff Robertson
,
Jack Thompson
,
Stellan Skarsgård
,
Rebecca Miller
Directed by:
Carroll Ballard
Never Cry Wolf (
1983) | IMDb:
7.5
A scientific researcher, sent on a government study: The Lupus Project, must investigate the possible "menace" of wolves in the north. To do so, he must survive in the wilderness for six months on his own. In the course of these events, he learns about the true beneficial and positive nature of the wolf species.
The Black Stallion (
1979) | IMDb:
7.4
While traveling with his father, young Alec becomes fascinated by a mysterious Arabian stallion that is brought on board and stabled in the ship he is sailing on. When it tragically sinks both he and the horse survive only to be stranded on a deserted island. He befriends it, so when finally rescued both return to his home where they soon meet Henry Dailey, a once successful trainer. Together they begin training the horse to race against the fastest ones in the world.
Directed by:
Carroll Ballard