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Something Wild

1986Movie1 h 54 minR

ComedyCrime
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic736.9Rotten Tomatoes92%69%
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic736.9Rotten Tomatoes92%69%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

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Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Jonathan Demme
Written by
E. Max Frye
Produced by
Jonathan Demme, Kenneth Utt
Music by
Laurie Anderson, John Cale

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 7, 1986 · 1 h 54 min · R

Released
November 7, 1986
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Crime, Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$8 million
Available in
107 countries

Tropes

Cardboard Box of Unemployment, Manic Pixie Dream Girl, Black Sheep +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Something Wild?"

Questions about Something Wild

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Something Wild?

PlexPrimeThe RokuKanopyXumo PlayTubi TV

In the United States, Something Wild streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Kanopy, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 17 other countries.

Is Something Wild worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 73). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Will Something Wild make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Something Wild good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Something Wild use?

Cardboard Box of UnemploymentManic Pixie Dream GirlBlack SheepOh, Crap!Handy CuffsCrouching Moron, Hidden BadassGreen-Eyed MonsterLeitMotifGenre ShiftBlack Bra and PantiesAnti-HeroThe Dying Walkand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 tropes for it, including Cardboard Box of Unemployment, Manic Pixie Dream Girl, and Black Sheep.