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Wild in the Country

1961·Movie
1h 54min·PG
55
DecentGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Growing up

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

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About

It's all about young people and their growing pains!

A troubled young man discovers that he has a knack for writing when a counselor encourages him to pursue a literary career.
1960s DramaSmall TownComing-of-AgeRomanceTroubled YouthLiterary PursuitsMelancholyCharacter-Driven

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Wild in the Country legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Wild in the Country worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Wild in the Country rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Wild in the Country?

1 h 54 min

Wild in the Country runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Wild in the Country?

Critics50
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate Wild in the Country higher (60) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Wild in the Country in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Wild in the Country?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Wild in the Country in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Wild in the Country use?

Video CreditsTroubled, but CuteWedding Ring DefenseTrain-Station GoodbyeHidden DepthsSlut-ShamingMissing Mom

TV Tropes lists 7 storytelling tropes for Wild in the Country, including Video Credits, Troubled, but Cute, Wedding Ring Defense.