Wildcats (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1986, Wildcats is a comedy film directed by Michael Ritchie, running about 106 minutes. “Her dream was to coach high school football. Her nightmare was Central High.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Molly is a high school track coach who knows just as much about football as anyone else on the planet. When a football coach's position becomes vacant, she applies for the job, despite snickers from fellow staff members and her former husband.
Who’s in it. Wildcats stars Goldie Hawn as Molly McGrath, Swoosie Kurtz as Verna McGrath, Robyn Lively as Alice Needham and Brandy Gold as Marian Needham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Wildcats has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wildcats page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wildcats tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wildcats (1986)?
- In US, Wildcats is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wildcats worth watching?
- Wildcats holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wildcats?
- Wildcats stars Goldie Hawn, Swoosie Kurtz, Robyn Lively, Brandy Gold and James Keach.
- When was Wildcats released?
- Wildcats was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.