The Wild Life
“It brings all your fantasies to life.”
Synopsis
Eighties teen romp involving Bill and his new apartment, Jim and his rebellious antics, Tom and his crazy self, and Anita with her older man David.
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The Wild Life (1984)
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-03-16
Top Cast
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Chris Penn
Tom Drake
Lea Thompson
Anita
Eric Stoltz
Bill Conrad
Jenny Wright
Eileen
Ilan Mitchell-Smith
Jim Conrad
Rick Moranis
Harry
Hart Bochner
David Curtiss
Randy Quaid
Charlie
Robert Ridgely
Craig Davis
Jack Kehoe
Mr Parker
Ángel Salazar
Benny
Michael Bowen
Vince
Brin Berliner
Tony
Susan Rinell
Donna
Hildy Brooks
Mrs. Conrad
Dean Devlin
Liquor Store Clerk
Sherilyn Fenn
Penny Hallin
Dick Rude
Eddie
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 28, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 1986
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Art Linson
- Screenplay & Story
- Cameron Crowe
- Original Score
- Donn Landee, Eddie Van Halen
- Original Title
- The Wild Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.5M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Art Linson
Cameron Crowe
Donn Landee, Eddie Van Halen
James Glennon
Michael Jablow
C.O. Erickson, Art Linson, Cameron Crowe
Department Leadership Roster
Cameron Crowe
Writer
Art Linson
Director
William Sandell
Production Design
James Glennon
Director of Photography
Art Linson
Producer
Cameron Crowe
Producer
Marilyn Vance
Costume Design
Michael Jablow
Editor
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
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wild Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wild Life about?
Eighties teen romp involving Bill and his new apartment, Jim and his rebellious antics, Tom and his crazy self, and Anita with her older man David.
Who directed The Wild Life?
The Wild Life was directed by Art Linson.
Who stars in The Wild Life?
The principal cast of The Wild Life includes Chris Penn, Lea Thompson, Eric Stoltz, Jenny Wright, Ilan Mitchell-Smith.
When was The Wild Life released and how long is it?
The Wild Life was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did The Wild Life make at the box office?
The Wild Life grossed $9.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Wild Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wild Life was composed by Donn Landee, Eddie Van Halen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wild Life?
The Wild Life holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).