
Wild Indian
Seen it?2021 | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. 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
- Tailor-made for crime fans and anyone who loves trying to stay one step ahead. Expect bad people, worse choices and a few surprises. A good follow-up to Coffy.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 30 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you like your heroes clean-cut.
Decades after covering up his classmate’s murder, Michael has moved on from his reservation and fractured past. When a man who shares his violent secret seeks vengeance, Michael goes to great lengths to protect his new life with his wife and boss from the demons of his past.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 15K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lyle Mitchell Corbine Jr.
- Michael GreyeyesMichael/Makwa
- Chaske SpencerTeddo
- Kate BosworthGreta
- Phoenix WilsonYoung Makwa
- Julian GopalYoung Teddo
- Lisa CromartyCammy
- Jesse EisenbergJerry
- Elisha PrattDarren
- Scott HazeFather Daniels
- Tres GarciaDaniel