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The Wild Life

1984Movie1 h 36 minR

ComedyDrama
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic32–Rotten Tomatoes–41%

A romantic, sensual comedy movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Not for scares, big ideas or tears.

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Story

It brings all your fantasies to life.

Eighties teen romp involving Bill and his new apartment, Jim and his rebellious antics, Tom and his crazy self, and Anita with her older man David.

Feels like

  • Eighties Teen Comedy
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Teen Romance
  • Pop Culture
  • Situational Humor
  • Party Film
  • Lighthearted
  • Nostalgic
  • Teen Antics

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Art Linson
Written by
Cameron Crowe
Produced by
Cameron Crowe, Art Linson
Music by
Eddie Van Halen, Donn Landee

Everyone

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

Facts

September 28, 1984 · 1 h 36 min · R

Released
September 28, 1984
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$10 million

Tropes

Am I Right?, Confetti Drop, Animal Lover +9

  • Am I Right?
  • Confetti Drop
  • Animal Lover
  • Cool Bike
  • Cool Old Lady
  • Flashback
  • Disappeared Dad
  • Shoe Slap
  • Tomboy and Girly Girl
  • Two Girls to a Team
  • Can't Catch Up
  • Screams Like a Little Girl

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Wild Life worth watching?"

Questions about The Wild Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Wild Life worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 6 and Metacritic 32). Audiences rate it higher (51 out of 100) than critics (32).

Will The Wild Life make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Wild Life?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Wild Life use?

Am I Right?Confetti DropAnimal LoverCool BikeCool Old LadyFlashbackDisappeared DadShoe SlapTomboy and Girly GirlTwo Girls to a TeamCan't Catch UpScreams Like a Little Girland 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Am I Right?, Confetti Drop, and Animal Lover.