Wild Things
“They're dying to play with you.”
Synopsis
When teen-socialite Kelly Van Ryan and troubled bad girl Suzie Toller accuse guidance counselor Sam Lombardo of rape, he's suspended by the school, rejected by the town, and fighting to get his life back. One cop suspects conspiracy, but nothing is what it seems...
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-02-25
Top Cast
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Kevin Bacon
Sergeant Ray Duquette
Matt Dillon
Sam Lombardo
Neve Campbell
Suzie Toller
Denise Richards
Kelly Van Ryan
Theresa Russell
Sandra Van Ryan
Bill Murray
Kenneth Bowden
Daphne Rubin-Vega
Detective Gloria Perez
Robert Wagner
Tom Baxter
Carrie Snodgress
Ruby
Jeff Perry
District Attorney Bryce Hunter
Eduardo Yáñez
Frankie Condo
Jennifer Bini Taylor
Barbara Baxter
Cory Pendergast
Jimmy Leach
Marc Macaulay
Walter
Toi Svane Stepp
Nicole
Dennis Neal
Art Maddox
Diane Adams
School Secretary
Paulo Benedeti
Kirk
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 20, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 9, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$67.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.36x
+$47.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John McNaughton
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Peters
- Original Score
- George S. Clinton
- Original Title
- Wild Things
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $67.2M
- Production Studios
- Mandalay Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John McNaughton
Stephen Peters
George S. Clinton
Jeffrey L. Kimball, Flemming Olsen
Elena Maganini
Kevin Bacon, Steven A. Jones, Rodney Liber
Department Leadership Roster
John McNaughton
Director
Elena Maganini
Editor
Jeffrey L. Kimball
Director of Photography
Stephen Peters
Writer
George S. Clinton
Original Music Composer
Steven A. Jones
Producer
Rodney Liber
Producer
Edward T. McAvoy
Production Design
Kimberly A. Tillman
Costume Design
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wild Things
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wild Things about?
When teen-socialite Kelly Van Ryan and troubled bad girl Suzie Toller accuse guidance counselor Sam Lombardo of rape, he's suspended by the school, rejected by the town, and fighting to get his life back. One cop suspects conspiracy, but nothing is what it seems...
Who directed Wild Things?
Wild Things was directed by John McNaughton.
Who stars in Wild Things?
The principal cast of Wild Things includes Kevin Bacon, Matt Dillon, Neve Campbell, Denise Richards, Theresa Russell.
When was Wild Things released and how long is it?
Wild Things was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of Wild Things?
Wild Things had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $67.2M at the worldwide box office (3.36 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Wild Things?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wild Things was composed by George S. Clinton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wild Things?
Wild Things holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).