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Born Free is a classic film based on the true story of Joy and George Adamson, who lived in Kenya and raised an orphaned lioness named Elsa. The movie was directed by James Hill and released in 1966. The cast included Virginia McKenna as Joy Adamson, Bill Travers as George Adamson, and Geoffrey Keen as Game Warden, John Kendall. The movie opens with Joy and George Adamson on safari in Kenya, where they encounter a group of hunters who have killed a lioness. They discover that the lioness had cubs, and George sets out to find them. He eventually finds them and is able to capture them and take them back to their camp. Joy and George are reluctant to keep the cubs, but eventually take them in and raise them.

As the cubs grow up, the Adamsons decide to release them into the wild. They are able to release two of the cubs, but Elsa, the third cub, is unable to fend for herself and they must keep her in captivity. Joy and George later decide to teach Elsa to hunt and to live on her own in the wild. The movie follows Joy and George as they train Elsa and eventually release her into the wild.

The movie is a heart-warming tale of a couple's love and dedication to the welfare of wild animals, and their efforts to help Elsa become a self-sufficient and independent lion. Throughout the movie, the Adamsons struggle to balance their roles as lion caretakers and their love for Elsa, with their natural instinct to allow her to live in the wild. The movie highlights the importance of conservation efforts and the beauty of Africa's wildlife.

The cinematography in the movie is stunning, showcasing the vast landscapes of Kenya and the diverse wildlife that call it home. The soundtrack, composed by John Barry, perfectly captures the beauty and majesty of Africa's wildlife, and the bond between Joy and Elsa.

Born Free was a critically acclaimed movie at the time of its release, and was awarded two Academy Awards, one for Best Original Score and one for Best Original Song for "Born Free". The movie also sparked a wider conversation about conservation efforts and inspired many people to become involved in wildlife conservation.

Overall, Born Free is a timeless classic that continues to inspire generations to become more involved in conservation efforts and to appreciate the beauty and majesty of Africa's wildlife. It is a must-see for anyone who loves wildlife or is interested in conservation efforts.

Born Free is a 1966 adventure movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.2.