Average Rating by Parents & Educators

They rate this title on for age 7 and up.

They give it four stars

Based on 19 reviews

Average Rating by Kids

They rate this title on for age 4 and up.

They give it four stars

Based on 15 reviews

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Even though Bear Gryllis encounters some non-realistic situations, it has great survival tips. I do think he does take off his clothes too much for kids under 8 to see. Overall, it is a great show. truly for entertainment purposes in my opinion.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 9
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    AWESOME!

    This show's pretty good. I like watching it and so does my brother.

  3. I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    Best TV show ever!

    I love this show so much! It's a great nature/survival show if your feeling the mood to watch something like that. I love it!!!!

  4. I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Real life Survivor...great for the whole family.

    My family loves this show, correction me and my boys love this show my wife gets grossed out when he eats raw fish/animals. Us "men" are simply amazed by what he does. Very entertaining and educational. Who knew how easy it can be to survive these situations!...If you're not afraid of eating scorpions and climbing up trees to make your nights resting place...LOL

  5. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Washington
    Kids ages: 11
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Man vs. Wild

    Great show! Not as good as Survivorman in my opinion, but still a fun, educational show to watch. He sure does bring spunk and energy, but some of his survival techniques seem pretty unnecessary, unless of course you need to be absolutly desperate.

  6. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in New Hampshire
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 3.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate language

    Very entertaining

    I sort of like it but sometimes it can get alittle gross at times.But overall its an awesme show. It shows how peple can actually survive in the wild. Plus tips

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0

    This is a great show. Very educational, and very entertaining. Very addicting, you can't just watch one episode of this show.

  8. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    Kids ages: 13
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    Now for a nice cup of pine needle tea... Lots of vitamins

    This is a pretty entertaining show. Some of the stuff he has to eat (bugs, etc.) is pretty gross, but that's what you need to do to survive, which is what this show is about. For many kids, this show is the closest they will get to being in the wilderness, and god forbid, if they ever got stranded in the wilderness alone (e.g., a plane crash) I hope they might remember some of what they learn (finding safe water to drink, seeking shelter, building a fire) to help them survive.

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    Bear Grylls is the man!

    last episode he cut a deer's heart out and sliced its throat. EPIC.

  10. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    Fine for 10+, there's some nudity..blurred out of course when he bathes, as for the "terrible" killing of animals, uhmm...would u let the animals live if you had to survive?...or would you eat them...thats what is being portrayed here. How to SURVIVE..not how to save the poor animals and starve to death..

  11. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    • My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    awesome show!

    awesome show but i wouldnt let a little kid watch it.

  12. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it 4.0

    Pretty nasty at some parts

    I like the idea about a guy trying to survive,but cmon drinking your pee,eating raw lizards,eating insects.Its still interesting though.You can get the dvd here http://moourl.com/m05ae

  13. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0

    Good Idea, But Terrible for Animal Lovers.

    Before this show came out, my family watched Survivor Man and we thought it was pretty good. I am a huge animal lover and some parts of that show are just terrible. When Man Vs. Wild came out, we were very excited, but I soon found out that it was even worse. Animals are torn apart and eaten right on the spot in horrible ways. He has no respect for them at all and it is so not necessary. He also goes without clothes sometimes and makes everything out to be life and death (when it is not). I am very angry with him and I hardly ever watch the show now.

  14. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0

    I Love you Bear!!!

    I cant stop watching you.....hope you will be forever watched..... God Bless You!

  15. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    Kids ages: 7
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0

    Man vs Wild---Bear is hot!

    Great show---watching him kill and eat a snake is a little creepy. He does like to get down to his boxer briefs or naked a lot---but there is no nudity and isnt tasteless. This mom thinks Bear is hot! He is fun, crazy, and is always interesting. Boys will love this show!

  16. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on and give it 5.0

    WATCH IT..............................DO IT ........NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

    This show is awsome if you want to work with nature like me or say you were on a plane and it crashed in say Panama Central America you could learn the plant&animals that could save you and the ones that gould make u sick or even die!Give it a chance this guys got alot of guts like swimming in a aligator filled river in the Florda Keys or jumping into a frozan lake and if you say otherwise try doing that stuff yourself!!So giveit a chanceif you aresay like 10 or older this stuff will save your life.This is the best show! WATCH IT ..............DO IT........NOW!!!!!!!! I MEAN IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!BY the way he's sooooo cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Also parshal nudity but it is blured out exept the but.

  17. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on and give it 5.0

    This show is awesome

    Check this show out... it's a cool show.

  18. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on and give it 5.0

    Watch it. You won't regret it.

    See above. Great for families.

  19. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Wisconsin
    I rate this title on and give it 5.0

    I loved it! was the most interesting show that had facts I can use my self

    i love all that interesting facts Bear has to tell. also gives me a good sense of how dangerous nature can be and how to take it on if i ever need to. Bear Rocks!

  20. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on and give it 5.0

    good

    it is a good show

  21. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on and give it 5.0

    Best show on TV

    Only show I make sure I'm in front of TV for. Entire family loves it. Hope they come out with more shows soon.

  22. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on and give it 5.0

    It was suspenseful and extremely informatiive for emergencies in the wild.

    I've been watching weekly for the past month and I thought it was a fantastic show. For reality t.v. it offers information you can 't find anywhere else on survival skills. Life is uncertain and we all need to know this.

  23. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on and give it 5.0

    I can't get enough of the show!

    Bear Grylls is a very impressive person. I read most of his personal biography. There are not many people in this world that have a sense of purpose and understanding on how to live. I'm glad to see that we have such positive people in this world. Bear Grylls is also a motivational speaker In case you didn't know it). I used to race bicycles, triathalons,etc. until I got very sick. Until 6 months ago I had a very hard time getting motivated to get back to the things I used to do. When I started learning and hearing about Bear, something inside me sparked. My enthusiasm is very high and I'm back to hiking, climbing,skiing,etc. Thank you Bear!!!

  24. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Nebraska
    I rate this title off and give it .0

    I am less intelligent for watching

    I can't believe this guy thinks we can't see through his B.S.! He exposes himself to dangerous/dramatic situations taking the path of MOST resistance, vice the common sense approach to survival situations. The enjoyment I get out of this show is watching this guy make an idiot out of himself, while remaining offended that he thinks we, the general audience, are dumb enough to buy the crap he is selling. I am glad I live in a country where people can sell this stuff and make a living. Enjoy it dude, your "five minutes of fame" will not last.

  25. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on and give it 5.0

    dude this is awesome

    ok im in hungarian boy and girl scouts and i love the survival stuff! watchin this show makes me feel prepared for the survival camp im going to this summer. the only bad thing i saw was when he was in the rocky mountains and he made a "raft" and tried floating down the river. he could have very easily broken his legs and/or gotten hypothermia. it would have been mucho safer to just follow the river down on foot and not worry about the stupid deadline he had to get out by. but i dont recommend this for little kids 12 and under. just teens and adults.

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