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(2,026)

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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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Where to watch Wild Things in United States

Can I watch Wild Things in United States? Yes — you can stream Wild Things in United States on Philo, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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United Kingdom	Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel	Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
Canada	Crave, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Starz Amazon Channel	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
Australia	Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel	JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Germany	WOW, Sky Go, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel	Amazon Video, Sky Store, maxdome Store
France	Molotov TV, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
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 Philo.

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 Steven A. Jones and Rodney Liber.

Is Wild Things worth watching?

Wild Things holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 2,026 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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