Wildcats
“Her dream was to coach high school football. Her nightmare was Central High.”
Synopsis
High school track coach Molly McGrath knows just as much about football as anyone else on the planet. When a football coach's position becomes vacant, she applies for the job, despite snickers from fellow staff members and her former husband.
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Wildcats - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-21
Top Cast
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Goldie Hawn
Molly McGrath
Swoosie Kurtz
Verna McGrath
Robyn Lively
Alice Needham
Brandy Gold
Marian Needham
James Keach
Frank Needham
Jan Hooks
Stephanie Needham
Bruce McGill
Dan Darwell
Nipsey Russell
Ben Edwards
Mykelti Williamson
Levander 'Bird' Williams
Tab Thacker
Phillip Finch
Wesley Snipes
Trumaine
Jsu Garcia
Cerulo
Woody Harrelson
Krushinski
M. Emmet Walsh
Walt Coes
Ellia English
Marva
George Wyner
Principal Walker
Noel De Souza
Doctor
Ann Doran
Mrs. Chatham
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 14, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 1, 1986
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$26.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Ritchie
- Screenplay & Story
- Ezra Sacks
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- Wildcats
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Worldwide Gross
- $26.3M
- Production Studios
- Hawn / Sylbert Movie Company, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Ritchie
Ezra Sacks
James Newton Howard
Donald E. Thorin, Paul Vombrack
Richard A. Harris
Goldie Hawn, Anthea Sylbert
Department Leadership Roster
Ezra Sacks
Screenplay
Michael Ritchie
Director
Anthea Sylbert
Producer
Boris Leven
Production Design
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Richard A. Harris
Editor
Donald E. Thorin
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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 Wildcats
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wildcats about?
High school track coach Molly McGrath knows just as much about football as anyone else on the planet. When a football coach's position becomes vacant, she applies for the job, despite snickers from fellow staff members and her former husband.
Who directed Wildcats?
Wildcats was directed by Michael Ritchie.
Who stars in Wildcats?
The principal cast of Wildcats includes Goldie Hawn, Swoosie Kurtz, Robyn Lively, Brandy Gold, James Keach.
When was Wildcats released and how long is it?
Wildcats was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
How much did Wildcats make at the box office?
Wildcats grossed $26.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Wildcats?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wildcats was composed by James Newton Howard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wildcats?
Wildcats holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).