Wild Thing(1987)
A loner. A legend. A hero.
Wild Thing Synopsis
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.
Wild Thing (1987) is a thriller, action and drama film directed by Max Reid, released on April 17, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Robert Knepper, Kathleen Quinlan, Robert Davi and Maury Chaykin. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Max Reid
- Writers:
- John Sayles, Larry Stamper, John Sayles
- Cinematographer:
- René Verzier
- Composer:
- George S. Clinton
- Production:
- Atlantic Entertainment Group, Filmline International
- Revenue:
- $84,000
- Status:
- Released
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Wild Thing Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Knepper
as Wild Thing
Kathleen Quinlan
as Jane
Robert Davi
as Chopper
Maury Chaykin
as Jonathan Trask
Betty Buckley
as Leah
Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge
as Wild Thing (10 Years Old)
- Robert Bednarski
Robert Bednarski
as Wild Thing (3 Years Old)
Sean Hewitt
as Father Quinn
Clark Johnson
as Winston
- Theo Caesar
Theo Caesar
as Rasheed
Cree Summer
as Lisa
Shawn Levy
as Paul
Key crew
Directed by Max Reid, written by John Sayles, Larry Stamper and John Sayles.
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Wild Thing Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 20 ratings.
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Wild Thing – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wild Thing online?
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Wild Thing (1987) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Wild Thing?
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The main cast of Wild Thing (1987) includes Robert Knepper, Kathleen Quinlan, Robert Davi, Maury Chaykin and Betty Buckley. The film was directed by Max Reid. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wild Thing released?
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Wild Thing was released on April 17, 1987 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Wild Thing worth watching?
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Wild Thing (1987) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Wild Thing?
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Yes. The official Wild Thing trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.