Wild Things

Name: Wild Things
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Drama
Released: 1998-03-20
Duration: 1 h 48 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Kevin Bacon, Matt Dillon, Neve Campbell, Denise Richards, Theresa Russell

1998·Movie·R·108 min·★ 6.4(1,996)

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“They're dying to play with you.”

When teen-socialite Kelly Van Ryan and troubled bad girl Suzie Toller accuse guidance counselor Sam Lombardo of rape, he's suspended by the school, rejected by the town, and fighting to get his life back. One cop suspects conspiracy, but nothing is what it seems...

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Spain	Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total	Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
Brazil	—	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
Japan	U-NEXT	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Wild Things

Wild Things is a 1998 English-language mystery, thriller and drama film directed by John McNaughton. The cast is led by Kevin Bacon, Matt Dillon, Neve Campbell. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 2000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

Wild Things was produced by Mandalay Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on March 20, 1998, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $67 million worldwide.

Director: John McNaughton
Writers: Stephen Peters
Release date: March 20, 1998
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $20 million
Box office: $67 million
Production: Mandalay Entertainment

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Wild Things cast & crew

Wild Things was directed by John McNaughton and written by Stephen Peters.

The cast features Kevin Bacon as Sergeant Ray Duquette, Matt Dillon as Sam Lombardo, Neve Campbell as Suzie Toller, Denise Richards as Kelly Van Ryan, Theresa Russell as Sandra Van Ryan, and Bill Murray as Kenneth Bowden.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by George S. Clinton, cinematography is by Jeffrey L. Kimball, and it was produced by Kevin Bacon and Steven A. Jones.

Is Wild Things worth watching?

Wild Things holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 1,996 ratings, a solidly received mystery films.

At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy mystery, thriller, and drama, Wild Things is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Wild Things

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