Something Wild(1986)
Something Different. Something Daring. Something Dangerous.
Something Wild Synopsis
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.
Something Wild (1986) is a crime, comedy and romance film directed by Jonathan Demme, released on November 7, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Jeff Daniels, Melanie Griffith, Ray Liotta and George 'Red' Schwartz. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 420 ratings.
- Director:
- Jonathan Demme
- Writers:
- E. Max Frye
- Producers:
- Jonathan Demme, Kenneth Utt
- Cinematographer:
- Tak Fujimoto
- Composer:
- Laurie Anderson
- Production:
- Orion Pictures, Religiosa Primitiva, A Luta Continua
- Budget:
- $7,000,000
- Revenue:
- $8,362,969
- Status:
- Released
Something Wild (1986) Trailer
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Something Wild Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Something Wild.
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Charlie Runs Into a Coworker
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Lulu Robs the Liquor Store
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Charlie Meets Lulu
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Something Wild Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeff Daniels
as Charles Driggs
Melanie Griffith
as Audrey Hankel
Ray Liotta
as Ray Sinclair
- George 'Red' Schwartz
George 'Red' Schwartz
as Counter Man
Margaret Colin
as Irene
- Leib Lensky
Leib Lensky
as Frenchy
Tracey Walter
as The Country Squire
- Maggie T.
Maggie T.
as Country Squire Bulldog
- Patricia Falkenhain
Patricia Falkenhain
as Charlie's Secretary
Sandy McLeod
as Graves' Secretary
Robert Ridgely
as Richard Graves
- Buzz Kilman
Buzz Kilman
as TV Newscaster
Key crew
Directed by Jonathan Demme, written by E. Max Frye, produced by Jonathan Demme and Kenneth Utt.
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Something Wild Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 420 ratings.
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Something Wild – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Something Wild online?
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Something Wild (1986) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Something Wild?
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The main cast of Something Wild (1986) includes Jeff Daniels, Melanie Griffith, Ray Liotta, George 'Red' Schwartz and Margaret Colin. The film was directed by Jonathan Demme. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Something Wild released?
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Something Wild was released on November 7, 1986 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is Something Wild worth watching?
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Something Wild (1986) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 420 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Something Wild?
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Yes. The official Something Wild trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.