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Something Wild

1986·Movie·R·114 min·6.6(398)

Something Different. Something Daring. Something Dangerous.

A free-spirited woman "kidnaps" a yuppie for a weekend of adventure. But the fun quickly takes a dangerous turn when her ex-con husband shows up.

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Where to watch Something Wild in United States

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Where is Something Wild streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesfuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, MGM PlusApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
IndiaMGM Plus Amazon Channel
United KingdomMUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaMUBI, MGM Amazon Channel, Tubi TVApple TV Store, Amazon Video
AustraliaMGM Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyMGM Plus Amazon ChannelAmazon Video
FranceMUBI, Molotov TV, MGM Amazon Channel, MUBI Amazon Channel
SpainMGM Plus Amazon Channel
BrazilMGM+ Apple TV Channel, MGM Plus Amazon Channel
South Koreawavve, Watchawavve

About Something Wild

Something Wild is a 1986 English-language crime, comedy and romance film directed by Jonathan Demme. The cast is led by Jeff Daniels, Melanie Griffith, Ray Liotta. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV.

Something Wild was produced by Orion Pictures, Religiosa Primitiva, and A Luta Continua and made in United States of America. It was released on November 7, 1986, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $7 million, it went on to gross $8 million worldwide.

Director
Jonathan Demme
Writers
E. Max Frye
Release date
November 7, 1986
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$8 million
Production
Orion Pictures, Religiosa Primitiva, A Luta Continua
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Something Wild cast & crew

Something Wild was directed by Jonathan Demme and written by E. Max Frye.

The cast features Jeff Daniels as Charles Driggs, Melanie Griffith as Audrey Hankel, Ray Liotta as Ray Sinclair, George 'Red' Schwartz as Counter Man, Margaret Colin as Irene, and Leib Lensky as Frenchy.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Laurie Anderson, cinematography is by Tak Fujimoto, and it was produced by Kenneth Utt and Jonathan Demme.

Is Something Wild worth watching?

Something Wild holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 398 ratings, a solidly received crime films.

At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy crime, comedy, and romance, Something Wild is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Something Wild

In United States, you can stream Something Wild on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, and Philo, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Something Wild

Jeff Daniels

Jeff Daniels

Charles Driggs

Melanie Griffith

Melanie Griffith

Audrey Hankel

Ray Liotta

Ray Liotta

Ray Sinclair

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George 'Red' Schwartz

Counter Man

Margaret Colin

Margaret Colin

Irene

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Leib Lensky

Frenchy

Tracey Walter

Tracey Walter

The Country Squire

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Maggie T.

Country Squire Bulldog

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Patricia Falkenhain

Charlie's Secretary

Sandy McLeod

Sandy McLeod

Graves' Secretary

Robert Ridgely

Robert Ridgely

Richard Graves

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Buzz Kilman

TV Newscaster

Something Wild — FAQs

Where can I watch Something Wild in United States?

Something Wild is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus in United States.

Is Something Wild on fuboTV?

Yes — Something Wild is currently available on fuboTV in United States.

What language is Something Wild in?

Something Wild is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Something Wild?

Something Wild runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).

What is Something Wild rated?

Something Wild is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 398 ratings.

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