Wild Target (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1993, Wild Target is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Pierre Salvadori, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Into the solitary life of middle-aged hitman, Victor Meynard, come two people: Antoine, a youth who becomes Victor's apprentice, and Renée, a bold thief Victor's been hired to kill because she cheated a mobster. When circumstances prevent Victor from killing her, the gangster sends two more teams to do it (and to dispatch Victor and Antoine). Victor decides to help Renée, and the unlikely trio ends up at his house with his temperamental mother; there, as they hide out, Victor's attraction to Renée grows, she discovers his vocation and fears he's going to kill her, and an ultimate showdown with their hunters is inevitable.
Who’s in it. Wild Target stars Jean Rochefort as Victor Meynard, Marie Trintignant as Renée Dandrieux, Guillaume Depardieu as Antoine and Patachou as Mme. Meynard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Wild Target has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wild Target page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wild Target tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wild Target (1993)?
- In US, Wild Target is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wild Target worth watching?
- Wild Target holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wild Target?
- Wild Target stars Jean Rochefort, Marie Trintignant, Guillaume Depardieu, Patachou and Wladimir Yordanoff.
- When was Wild Target released?
- Wild Target was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.