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Something Wild

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1986 | 114 min | Crime, Comedy, Romance

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.6 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime fans, romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Thunderbolt and Lightfoot or Midnight Run, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Darkly funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 54 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A free-spirited woman "kidnaps" a yuppie for a weekend of adventure. But the fun quickly takes a dangerous turn when her ex-con husband shows up.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 3 Golden Globes.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $8 million worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 132K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jonathan Demme

  • Jeff DanielsCharles Driggs
  • Melanie GriffithAudrey Hankel
  • Ray LiottaRay Sinclair
  • George 'Red' SchwartzCounter Man
  • Margaret ColinIrene
  • Leib LenskyFrenchy
  • Tracey WalterThe Country Squire
  • Maggie T.Country Squire Bulldog
  • Patricia FalkenhainCharlie's Secretary
  • Sandy McLeodGraves' Secretary