Wild Target
“They said 'Take her out'. He got the wrong idea.”
Synopsis
Victor Maynard is a middle-aged, solitary assassin who lives to please his formidable mother, despite his own peerless reputation for lethal efficiency. His professional routine is interrupted when he finds himself drawn to one of his intended victims. After sparing her life, he unexpectedly acquires a young apprentice. Believing Victor to be a private detective, his two new companions tag along, while he attempts to thwart the murderous attentions of his unhappy client.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-04-23
Top Cast
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Bill Nighy
Victor Maynard
Emily Blunt
Rose
Rupert Grint
Tony
Rupert Everett
Ferguson
Eileen Atkins
Mother
Martin Freeman
Dixon
Gregor Fisher
Mike
Geoff Bell
Fabian
Rory Kinnear
Gerry Bailey
Duncan Duff
Jeweller
Graham Seed
Appraiser
James O'Donnell
Barney
George Rainsford
Waiter
Alexis Rodney
First Hotel Receptionist
Adrian Schiller
Forger
Sia Berkeley
Smart Hotel Receptionist
Philip Battley
Hotel Barman
Neil D'Souza
Garage Attendant
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 102 DaysOctober 29, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 8, 2011
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 19, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.44x
-$4.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Lynn
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucinda Coxon
- Original Score
- Michael Price
- Original Title
- Wild Target
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.5M
- Production Studios
- Regent Capital, Magic Light Pictures, CinemaNX, Isle of Man Film, Entertainment Film Distributors, Matador Pictures, Cinema Four, Honest Engine Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Lynn
Lucinda Coxon, Pierre Salvadori
Michael Price
David Johnson
Michael Parker
Steve Christian, Nigel Green, Philippe Martin, Martin Pope, Marc Samuelson
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Lynn
Director
Sheena Napier
Costume Design
Caroline Greville-Morris
Production Design
Michael Parker
Editor
Michael Price
Original Music Composer
David Johnson
Director of Photography
Lucinda Coxon
Screenplay
Martin Pope
Producer
Michael Rose
Producer
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.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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 Wild Target
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wild Target about?
Victor Maynard is a middle-aged, solitary assassin who lives to please his formidable mother, despite his own peerless reputation for lethal efficiency. His professional routine is interrupted when he finds himself drawn to one of his intended victims. After sparing her life, he unexpectedly acquires a young apprentice. Believing Victor to be a private detective, his two new companions tag along, while he attempts to thwart the murderous attentions of his unhappy client.
Who directed Wild Target?
Wild Target was directed by Jonathan Lynn.
Who stars in Wild Target?
The principal cast of Wild Target includes Bill Nighy, Emily Blunt, Rupert Grint, Rupert Everett, Eileen Atkins.
When was Wild Target released and how long is it?
Wild Target was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Wild Target?
Wild Target had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $3.5M at the worldwide box office (0.44 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Wild Target?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wild Target was composed by Michael Price.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wild Target?
Wild Target 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: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); 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.).