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Wild Orchid

1989Movie1 h 45 minR

DramaRomance
30
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5Metacritic195.0Rotten Tomatoes9%43%

An explicitly sexual, deeply romantic drama movie.

Good for pure escapism · adults · partner watch

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Not for laughs, warmth or big ideas.

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Story

An adventure of the senses.

A woman lawyer becomes mesmerized by a self-made millionaire during an encounter in Rio setting off a series of erotic encounters.

Feels like

  • Erotic Drama
  • Rio de Janeiro Backdrop
  • Power Dynamics
  • Melodramatic Romance
  • Iconic Soundtrack
  • Late 80s Aesthetic
  • Psychological Obsession
  • Sensual Atmosphere

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Zalman King
Written by
Zalman King, Patricia Louisianna Knop
Produced by
Mark Damon, Tony Anthony, Lester Berman
Music by
Geoff MacCormack, Simon Goldenberg

Everyone

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Facts

December 22, 1989 · 1 h 45 min · R

Released
December 22, 1989
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Nudity, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Portuguese
Made in
United States
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$11 million
Available in
1 country

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Wild Orchid worth watching?"

Questions about Wild Orchid

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Is Wild Orchid worth watching?

30
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 30 (IMDb 4.5, Rotten Tomatoes 9%, and Metacritic 19). Audiences rate it higher (46 out of 100) than critics (14).

Is Wild Orchid good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 9 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.