Wild Thing
1987·Movie
·1h 32min·PG-13·
5.3
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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.
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Questions about Wild Thing
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Wild Thing worth watching?
54
MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Wild Thing rated?
PG-13
It's rated PG-13 in the United States.
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
Audiences56
Not quite. Audiences rate Wild Thing higher (56) 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.
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.