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Wild Things

1998·Movie
1h 48min·R
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Crime, mystery, and everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • Ambiguity9
  • Dialogue Centrality8

Craft

Standout storytelling, direction, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue10
  • Narrative Structure9
  • Complexity9

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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When teen-socialite Kelly Van Ryan and troubled bad girl Suzie Toller accuse guidance counselor Sam Lombardo of rape, he's suspended by the school, rejected by the town, and fighting to get his life back. One cop suspects conspiracy, but nothing is what it seems...
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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wild Things legally?

Wild Things is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. 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 Things worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Wild Things rated?

RNuditySexual contentStrong languageViolence

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

How long is Wild Things?

1 h 48 min

Wild Things runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Wild Things?

Critics58
Audiences62

Yes. Critics average 58 and audiences 62 out of 100, so both groups see Wild Things much the same way.

Was Wild Things a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$67 million

Yes. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $67 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.

What language is Wild Things in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Wild Things?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Wild Things in 91 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Wild Things use?

Hidden DepthsJack Bauer Interrogation TechniqueShower ScenePrison RapeGambit RouletteA Threesome Is HotBlack-and-Gray MoralityFair CopTampering with Food and DrinkAll Men Are PervertsPunk in the TrunkTangled Family Treeand 104 more

TV Tropes lists 116 storytelling tropes for Wild Things, including Hidden Depths, Jack Bauer Interrogation Technique, Shower Scene.