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Wild Bill

2011·Movie
1h 38min
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes100%82%
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes100%82%

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Moving and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Wanted... just not round here.

Out on parole after 8 years inside Bill Hayward returns home to find his now 11 and 15 year old sons abandoned by their mother and fending for themselves. Unwilling to play Dad, an uncaring Bill is determined to move on.
Gritty British Crime DramaDysfunctional FamilyRedemption StoryUrban UnderworldComplex CharactersSocial RealismFather-Son RelationshipSecond ChanceInner City Life

Crew

Directed by:
Dexter Fletcher, Lucy Ward
Written by:
Dexter Fletcher, Danny King
Produced by:
Nina Gold, Andrew Chapman, Tim Cole
Composed by:
Peter Gleaves, Christian Henson, Jason Swanscott

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Wild Bill

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wild Bill legally?

PrimeHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeCineverse

Wild Bill 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, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Wild Bill worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Wild Bill rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Wild Bill?

1 h 38 min

Wild Bill runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Wild Bill?

Critics100
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate Wild Bill higher (100) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Wild Bill in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Wild Bill?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Wild Bill in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Wild Bill use?

Bittersweet EndingProfessional Sex EdBeware the Nice OnesDisappeared Dad

TV Tropes lists 4 storytelling tropes for Wild Bill, including Bittersweet Ending, Professional Sex Ed, Beware the Nice Ones.