Wildlife
Synopsis
14-year-old Joe is the only child of Jeanette and Jerry — a housewife and a golf pro — in a small town in 1960s Montana. Nearby, an uncontrolled forest fire rages close to the Canadian border, and when Jerry loses his job (and his sense of purpose) he decides to join the cause of fighting the fire, leaving his wife and son to fend for themselves.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-06
Top Cast
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Jake Gyllenhaal
Jerry Brinson
Carey Mulligan
Jeanette Brinson
Ed Oxenbould
Joe Brinson
Zoe Colletti
Ruth-Ann
Bill Camp
Warren Miller
Travis W Bruyer
Forester
Tom Huston Orr
Mr. Cartwright
Darryl Cox
Clarence Snow
Ginger Gilmartin
Receptionist
Michael Gibbons
Coach
Mollie Milligan
Esther
John Walpole
Photographer
J. Alan Davidson
Teacher
Jennifer Rogers
Female Employee
Richard L. Olsen
Older Policeman
Lexi Anastasia
Lady (uncredited)
Avery Bagenstos
Football Player (uncredited)
Kaye Brownlee-France
Grocery Store Customer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 19, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 18, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Dano
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan
- Original Score
- David Lang
- Original Title
- Wildlife
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.1M
- Production Studios
- Sight Unseen Pictures, June Pictures, Nine Stories Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Dano
Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, Richard Ford
David Lang
Diego García
Matthew Hannam, Louise Ford
Jake Gyllenhaal, Zoe Kazan, Eddie Vaisman, Riva Marker, Alex Saks
Department Leadership Roster
Jake Gyllenhaal
Producer
Paul Dano
Screenplay
Zoe Kazan
Screenplay
Paul Dano
Director
Riva Marker
Producer
Alex Saks
Producer
Matthew Hannam
Editor
Oren Moverman
Producer
Ann Ruark
Producer
Louise Ford
Editor
Diego García
Director of Photography
Akin McKenzie
Production Design
Amanda Ford
Costume Design
David Lang
Original Music Composer
Tom Struthers
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wildlife
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wildlife about?
14-year-old Joe is the only child of Jeanette and Jerry — a housewife and a golf pro — in a small town in 1960s Montana. Nearby, an uncontrolled forest fire rages close to the Canadian border, and when Jerry loses his job (and his sense of purpose) he decides to join the cause of fighting the fire, leaving his wife and son to fend for themselves.
Who directed Wildlife?
Wildlife was directed by Paul Dano.
Who stars in Wildlife?
The principal cast of Wildlife includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Carey Mulligan, Ed Oxenbould, Zoe Colletti, Bill Camp.
When was Wildlife released and how long is it?
Wildlife was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did Wildlife make at the box office?
Wildlife grossed $3.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Wildlife?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wildlife was composed by David Lang.
Is Wildlife based on a book or true story?
Wildlife is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Richard Ford".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wildlife?
Wildlife holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).