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Something Wild

Something Wild

Something Different. Something Daring. Something Dangerous.

19866.61h 54m

Overview

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.

Directed by Jonathan Demme
Written by E. Max Frye
Produced by Jonathan Demme, Kenneth Utt
Box OfficeBudget: $7.0MRevenue: $8.4M

Top Cast

Jeff Daniels

Jeff Daniels

Charles Driggs

Melanie Griffith

Melanie Griffith

Audrey Hankel

Ray Liotta

Ray Liotta

Ray Sinclair

G

George 'Red' Schwartz

Counter Man

Margaret Colin

Margaret Colin

Irene

L

Leib Lensky

Frenchy

Tracey Walter

Tracey Walter

The Country Squire

M

Maggie T.

Country Squire Bulldog

P

Patricia Falkenhain

Charlie's Secretary

Sandy McLeod

Sandy McLeod

Graves' Secretary

Themes & Keywords

new york cityrobberypolicechasepsychopathhandcuffsdark comedyroad triptravelstabbingclass reuniondate from helleccentric womanfree-spirited woman

About Something Wild

Something Wild is a crime, comedy, romance film released in 1986 exploring themes of new york city, robbery, police, chase, psychopath, handcuffs. Directed by Jonathan Demme, it stars Jeff Daniels, Melanie Griffith, Ray Liotta. 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.

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