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Adventures of the Wilderness Family 3

Original title: Mountain Family Robinson
  • 1979
  • G
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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Adventures of the Wilderness Family 3 (1979)
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The family who went "back to nature" by homesteading in Colorado's Rocky Mountains is threatened by possible federal opposition to their mining claims on the land they moved to.The family who went "back to nature" by homesteading in Colorado's Rocky Mountains is threatened by possible federal opposition to their mining claims on the land they moved to.The family who went "back to nature" by homesteading in Colorado's Rocky Mountains is threatened by possible federal opposition to their mining claims on the land they moved to.

  • Director
    • Jack Couffer
  • Writers
    • Arthur R. Dubs
    • Michael O. Sajbel
  • Stars
    • Robert Logan
    • Susan Damante
    • Heather Rattray
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    671
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jack Couffer
    • Writers
      • Arthur R. Dubs
      • Michael O. Sajbel
    • Stars
      • Robert Logan
      • Susan Damante
      • Heather Rattray
    • 12User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Robert Logan
    Robert Logan
    • Skip Robinson
    Susan Damante
    Susan Damante
    • Pat Robinson
    • (as Susan Damante-Shaw)
    Heather Rattray
    Heather Rattray
    • Jenny Robinson
    Ham Larsen
    Ham Larsen
    • Toby Robinson
    George 'Buck' Flower
    George 'Buck' Flower
    • Boomer
    William Bryant
    William Bryant
    • Forest Ranger
    • (as Bill Bryant)
    Cal Bartlett
    Cal Bartlett
    • Doctor
    • (as Calvin Bartlett)
    Jim Davidson
    • Pilot
    Bruno the Bear
    Bruno the Bear
    • Samson
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jack Couffer
    • Writers
      • Arthur R. Dubs
      • Michael O. Sajbel
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    suesuth56

    Once was enough

    The family portrayed in this movie (and the two previous installments - yes, unbelievably, we watched all three) are a little smarter by the third movie, but overall should not be allowed to live in the wilderness - they are too stupid. True, this is wholesome and the small kids in our family enjoyed it, but it was truly annoying to watch the continuing stream of foolishness. I don't think the father ever shot a single wolf, even though his family was attacked on more than one occasion, but he was real good at shouting, "Get out of here!" and shooting into the air. These folks are lucky they have a dog - that dog has gotten them out of more scrapes, and put his life on the line innumerable times for his "family". I don't know what they would have done if the dog got killed. Oh, I forgot, there was always Samson the bear to save the day, if the dog wasn't around. Every time there was some kind of crisis (and there were plenty of those) the mother would end up crying and saying, "I can't take it anymore."

    You should understand, I am totally into family friendly movies, but this one was too much even for me, and it takes a lot to put me over that edge.
    6jasonpfeiffer

    Loved these as a kid

    Now I just wonder how they are paying for all this stuff ? And since all the wild animals are always attacking them why not use all that imaginary money to get everyone a damn gun!
    10yayamafiya-55211

    This movie is very good a bout a fat man who goes to jungle with family

    I like this movie very much. It is about man who goes into jungle mountains with family where he is able to get fat from eating greasly beers. At first you cannot believe this, because like in the revernant movie with matt damon, usually it is the greasy beers who eat the people. But in this movie, the fat man and his family make very possible to live outside and go start growing vege tables and shoot the beers who try and eat them. This movie is very much about how you too can stop going to your job and leave for a better life in the jungle. Life is better outside where are the trees and bugs and animals and this man prove it! He and his family get very fat when they do this. If you watch first movie about this, he is very thinny. But by this third sequel he have big belly. So it is possible, people.

    You can go into the woods too and shoot and eat greasy beers - and you will get fat! This great american movie!
    shiloh-7

    Wholesome family movie, extremely similar to first two

    aka Wilderness Family, Part III: This movie is more of the same as presented in the first two. The most disturbing part to young children may be the attitude "Mom" has when she leaves to check on her ailing mother. Otherwise, if your children liked the first or second, they'll likely enjoy this one.
    5utgard14

    "Looks like a box to put your doodads in."

    The third and final Wilderness Family movie is mostly more of the same as the last two, except this time they try to add a bit more to the plot. Here we have the family threatened with eviction by The Man, who can't stand to see our favorite hippies being successful in their dream of living off the land and eventually mating with bears and raccoons. Also the mother of our long-haired clan, who was at times borderline hysterical in the last two movies, is tempted with leaving the mountain life behind and returning to the city. But ultimately it's the same as the other movies -- nature footage and corny songs are the best parts. The characters are not particularly bright or relatable but they aren't easy to dislike, even George "Buck" Flower as the creepy mountain man who keeps eyeing the blonde teenage daughter ("Help me out here, I've got somethin' stuck in my pocket."). If you liked the first two movies, you'll probably like this one. If you haven't seen the first two, I would suggest seeing them in order but it's not absolutely necessary.

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    • Goofs
      In the first Wilderness Family movie, the character Boomer is rather slim, about 180 lbs. Boomer is a mountain man who is constantly on his feet, hiking in the mountains and has a meager, low fat and calorie diet. But in this film, Boomer is over 30 lbs heavier. Considering his lifestyle, this not likely.
    • Connections
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    • Soundtracks
      Come Share My Dream
      Music by Robert O. Ragland

      Lyrics by Carol Connors

      Performed by Dann Rogers

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    • Release date
      • November 21, 1979 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Gefahr in der Wildnis
    • Filming locations
      • Ohio City, Colorado, USA
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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