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Wild at Heart

1990·Movie
2h 5min·R
IMDb7.2Metacritic527.3Rotten Tomatoes66%81%

Where to watch

Prime

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some absurdist humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor5

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

A wild and crazy love story.

Young lovers Sailor and Lula hit the road to start a new life together away from the wrath of Lula’s deranged, disapproving mother, who has hired a team of hitmen to cut the lovers’ surreal honeymoon short.
Road MovieCrime ThrillerRomantic ViolenceSouthern GothicSurrealPassionateEccentric CharactersStylishDark Humor

Crew

Directed by:
David Lynch, Mary Sweeney, Deepak Nayar
Written by:
David Lynch, Barry Gifford
Produced by:
Steve Golin, Eric DaRe, Johanna Ray
Composed by:
Randy Thom, Randy Thom, Gary A. Hecker

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Wild at Heart

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wild at Heart legally?

Prime

Wild at Heart is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. 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 at Heart worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Wild at Heart rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Wild at Heart?

2 h 5 min

Wild at Heart runs 2 h 5 min.

Is Wild at Heart based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Wild at Heart?

Critics59
Audiences75

Not quite. Audiences rate Wild at Heart higher (75) than critics (59). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Wild at Heart a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$15 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 1.5 times its budget.

What language is Wild at Heart in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Wild at Heart?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Wild at Heart in 64 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Wild at Heart use?

Evil Wears BlackCarpet of VirilitySudden Musical EndingEveryone Loves BlondesInsatiable NewlywedsBad SantaBlood from the MouthUnholy MatrimonyExact WordsYour Head A-SplodeTime-Delayed DeathOutlaw Coupleand 61 more

TV Tropes lists 73 storytelling tropes for Wild at Heart, including Evil Wears Black, Carpet of Virility, Sudden Musical Ending.