The Wild

2023·Movie
1h 46min
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Metacritic386.0Rotten Tomatoes19%36%

Where to watch

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The Wild fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Sports, everyday modern life, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

Skip it if

Graphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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About

Only the strongest survives

Woo-chul used to be a successful boxer, but he had to go to prison because his opponent died in the middle of a match. Now that he’s been released, he intends to become a model citizen. Meanwhile, his friend Do-shik will do whatever it takes to get ahead. After choosing different paths, they will be forced to plot against and betray one another.
Brutal ActionKorean CinemaPrison BoxingMasculinityRedemptionBetrayalCrimePsychological Tension

Crew

Directed by:
Kim Bong-han
Written by:
Kim Joo-man

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Wild

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Wild legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaPlexTubi TV

The Wild is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, 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 The Wild worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 19%, and Metacritic 38). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Wild rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Wild?

1 h 46 min

The Wild runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Wild?

Critics29
Audiences50

Not quite. Audiences rate The Wild higher (50) than critics (29). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Wild in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.

In how many countries can I watch The Wild?

7CAIDJPKRPLTWUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Wild in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Wild use?

Carnivore ConfusionDance Party EndingHollywood ChameleonsYou Dirty Rat!Volcano LairButt-MonkeyScrew This, I'm Outta Here!What the Hell, Hero?Growing Muscles SequenceMissing MomHumanlike Animal AgingPredator-Prey Friendshipand 76 more

TV Tropes lists 88 storytelling tropes for The Wild, including Carnivore Confusion, Dance Party Ending, Hollywood Chameleons.

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