Something Wild
“Something Different. Something Daring. Something Dangerous.”
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.
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TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-02-14
Top Cast
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Jeff Daniels
Charles Driggs
Melanie Griffith
Audrey Hankel
Ray Liotta
Ray Sinclair
George 'Red' Schwartz
Counter Man
Margaret Colin
Irene
Leib Lensky
Frenchy
Tracey Walter
The Country Squire
Maggie T.
Country Squire Bulldog
Patricia Falkenhain
Charlie's Secretary
Sandy McLeod
Graves' Secretary
Robert Ridgely
Richard Graves
Buzz Kilman
TV Newscaster
Kenneth Utt
Dad
Adelle Lutz
Rose
Charles Napier
Irate Chef
Jim Roche
Motel Philosopher
John Sayles
Motorcycle Cop
John Waters
Used Car Guy
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 7, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 15, 1987
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.19x
+$1.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Demme
- Screenplay & Story
- E. Max Frye
- Original Score
- Laurie Anderson, John Cale
- Original Title
- Something Wild
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.4M
- Production Studios
- Orion Pictures, Religiosa Primitiva, A Luta Continua
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Demme
E. Max Frye
Laurie Anderson, John Cale
Tak Fujimoto
Craig McKay
Kenneth Utt, Jonathan Demme, Edward Saxon
Department Leadership Roster
Laurie Anderson
Original Music Composer
John Cale
Original Music Composer
Kenneth Utt
Producer
Jonathan Demme
Producer
Craig McKay
Editor
Tak Fujimoto
Director of Photography
Jonathan Demme
Director
John Robotham
Stunt Coordinator
E. Max Frye
Writer
Norma Moriceau
Costume Design
Norma Moriceau
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Something Wild
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Something Wild about?
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.
Who directed Something Wild?
Something Wild was directed by Jonathan Demme.
Who stars in Something Wild?
The principal cast of Something Wild includes Jeff Daniels, Melanie Griffith, Ray Liotta, George 'Red' Schwartz, Margaret Colin.
When was Something Wild released and how long is it?
Something Wild was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What was the box office and production budget of Something Wild?
Something Wild had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $8.4M at the worldwide box office (1.19 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Something Wild?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Something Wild was composed by Laurie Anderson, John Cale.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Something Wild?
Something Wild holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).