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Wild Thing

1987·Movie
1h 32min·PG-13
44
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Crime and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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You want something quiet and calm

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About

A loner. A legend. A hero.

A child witnesses drug dealers murder his parents. He escapes and grows up wild in the city's slums. Years later he emerges to help the residents of the area who are being terrorized by street gangs and drug dealers.
Urban VigilanteAction ThrillerComing-of-Age80s StyleSlum LifeStreet GangsDrug DealersRevenge Story

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Wild Thing

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wild Thing legally?

Wild Thing is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Wild Thing worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Wild Thing rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Wild Thing?

1 h 32 min

Wild Thing runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Wild Thing?

Critics33
Audiences55

Not quite. Audiences rate Wild Thing higher (55) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Wild Thing in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Wild Thing?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Wild Thing in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Wild Thing use?

Wicked CulturedThe Straight and Arrow PathChildhood Home RediscoverySoft WaterMan on FireLet the Past BurnSuper Window JumpHarmful to MinorsLoyal Animal CompanionParental SubstituteShrouded in MythHeroic Fire Rescueand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for Wild Thing, including Wicked Cultured, The Straight and Arrow Path, Childhood Home Rediscovery.