Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995)
A whimsical detective brings his absurdist humor to a brisk, campy adventure in the African jungle.
Summoned from an ashram in Tibet, Ace finds himself on a perilous journey into the jungles of Africa to find Shikaka, the missing sacred animal of the friendly Wachati tribe. He must accomplish this before the wedding of the Wachati's Princess to the prince of the warrior Wachootoos. If Ace fails, the result will be a vicious tribal war.
How intense is Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls?
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a party watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs broad and absurdist. Rated PG-13.
What Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls feels like
- Tone
- campyabsurdistwhimsicalcrowd pleasing
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, absurdist
- Best for
- PartyComfort watch
Where to stream Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls
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Is Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls for you?
Is Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls scary?
No. Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls?
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls runs 1h 30m.
Where can I stream Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls?
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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