Wild Thing
“A loner. A legend. A hero.”
Synopsis
A child witnesses drug dealers murder his parents. He escapes and grows up wild in the city's slums. Years later he emerges to help the residents of the area who are being terrorized by street gangs and drug dealers.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Wild Thing ≣ 1987 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-05-10
Top Cast
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Robert Knepper
Wild Thing
Kathleen Quinlan
Jane
Robert Davi
Chopper
Maury Chaykin
Jonathan Trask
Betty Buckley
Leah
Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge
Wild Thing (10 Years Old)
Robert Bednarski
Wild Thing (3 Years Old)
Sean Hewitt
Father Quinn
Clark Johnson
Winston
Theo Caesar
Rasheed
Cree Summer
Lisa
Shawn Levy
Paul
Ron Torchia
Hud
Christine Jones
Laurie
Robert Austern
Wiz
Tom Rack
Braindrain
Alexander Chapman
Shakes
Robert Ozores
El Barrocho
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$84K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Reid
- Screenplay & Story
- John Sayles
- Original Score
- George S. Clinton
- Original Title
- Wild Thing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Worldwide Gross
- $84K
- Production Studios
- Atlantic Entertainment Group, Filmline International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Reid
John Sayles, Larry Stamper
George S. Clinton
René Verzier
Steven Rosenblum, Battle Davis
Department Leadership Roster
Max Reid
Director
John Sayles
Screenplay
Steven Rosenblum
Editor
Jean Frenette
Stunt Coordinator
Battle Davis
Editor
Jocelyn Joly
Production Design
John Meighen
Production Design
Paul-André Guérin
Costume Design
René Verzier
Director of Photography
George S. Clinton
Original Music Composer
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
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wild Thing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wild Thing about?
A child witnesses drug dealers murder his parents. He escapes and grows up wild in the city's slums. Years later he emerges to help the residents of the area who are being terrorized by street gangs and drug dealers.
Who directed Wild Thing?
Wild Thing was directed by Max Reid.
Who stars in Wild Thing?
The principal cast of Wild Thing includes Robert Knepper, Kathleen Quinlan, Robert Davi, Maury Chaykin, Betty Buckley.
When was Wild Thing released and how long is it?
Wild Thing was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
How much did Wild Thing make at the box office?
Wild Thing grossed $84K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Wild Thing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wild Thing was composed by George S. Clinton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wild Thing?
Wild Thing holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).