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The Wild Life

1984·Movie
1h 36min·R
36
WeakGoodWatch score

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Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension4

Heart

Romantic and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Romance7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Dialogue Quality6
  • Direction5
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

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.
Eighties Teen ComedyComing-of-AgeTeen RomancePop CultureSituational HumorParty FilmLightheartedNostalgicTeen Antics

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Wild Life worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36/100 (IMDb 6 and Metacritic 32). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Wild Life rated?

RSexual contentStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is The Wild Life?

1 h 36 min

The Wild Life runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Wild Life?

Critics32
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate The Wild Life higher (60) than critics (32). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Wild Life in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

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 storytelling tropes for The Wild Life, including Am I Right?, Confetti Drop, Animal Lover.