Adventures of the Wilderness Family 2
"The true story of a modern pioneer family who turned their backs on civilization...never to return."
The Wilderness Family faces a harsh winter as the Robinsons huddle against biting winds and dwindling supplies. A fierce snowstorm blankets their remote homestead, turning the landscape into a white maze where every day is a test of nerve and skill. An avalanche cuts them off from help, and a... Read more
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About Adventures of the Wilderness Family 2
The Wilderness Family faces a harsh winter as the Robinsons huddle against biting winds and dwindling supplies. A fierce snowstorm blankets their remote homestead, turning the landscape into a white maze where every day is a test of nerve and skill. An avalanche cuts them off from help, and a roaming wolf pack closes in, stalking the family's shelter and the safety of their young. Yet through it all, the tribe clings to the simple routines that keep them alive: gathering firewood, reading the stars, and looking out for one another. This sequel keeps the focus on resilience, cooperation, and the freedom found in living close to nature, not luxury.
Directed by Frank Zuniga, the film expands the Wilderness Family concept created by Fred R. Krug and Arthur R. Dubs. It emphasizes practical survival and outdoor realism, favoring lean action and close family dynamics over flashy studio spectacle.
Box office figures for this title are not readily published, reflecting its modest release and status as a niche family adventure from the late 1970s rather than a wide scale blockbuster.
Adventures of the Wilderness Family 2 belongs to a small subgenre of 1970s family outdoor cinema that celebrated rural living and self sufficiency. While not a household name, it contributed to a broader appetite for nature centric adventure films and sparked continued interest in the Robinsons' rugged ethos.
Critics and viewers who revisit the film often note its unhurried pace and the emphasis on familial cooperation. Themes center on resilience in the face of isolation, the value of teamwork when resources are scarce, and a respectful, almost reverent, connection to the land that the family shares and defends together.
Details
- Release Date
- November 15, 1978
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Rating
- G
- User Ratings
- 21 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Adventure, Family
- Country
- United States
- Collection
- Mountain Family Robinson Collection
- Studio
- Pacific International Enterprises
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Robert Logan
Skip Robinson
Susan Damante
Pat Robinson
Heather Rattray
Jenny Robinson
Ham Larsen
Toby Robinson
George Buck Flower
Boomer
Brian Cutler
Doctor
Kurt Grayson
Pilot
Director: Frank Zuniga
Written by: Fred R. Krug, Arthur R. Dubs