Going Wild (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1930, Going Wild is a comedy and romance film directed by William A. Seiter, running about 68 minutes. “Whizzy Whirls -- Dizzy Girls. It's Good To The Last Laugh!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rollo and Lane just happen to be tossed off the train at White Beach where Robert Story -Air ace and writer- is supposed to stop. It is a case of mistaken identity as no one knows what Story looks like. So they get free room and meals at the Palm Inn and everything is going well until they want Story to fly in the race on Saturday. Rollo has never even be up in a plane, never mind fly one, so he must figure a way out. But the girls have everything bet on his winning the race. Written by Tony Fontana
Who’s in it. Going Wild stars Joe E. Brown as Rollo Smith, Lawrence Gray as Jack Lane, Walter Pidgeon as 'Ace' Benton and Ona Munson as Ruth Howard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Going Wild has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Going Wild page.
If you liked it. Fans of Going Wild tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Going Wild (1930)?
- In US, Going Wild is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Going Wild worth watching?
- Going Wild holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Going Wild?
- Going Wild stars Joe E. Brown, Lawrence Gray, Walter Pidgeon, Ona Munson and Laura Lee.
- When was Going Wild released?
- Going Wild was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.