The Wild Pair (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1987, The Wild Pair is an action, drama and crime film directed by Beau Bridges, running about 88 minutes. “It's going to take two heroes to beat these odds!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A strait-laced FBI agent and a hulking, big-hearted narcotics cop team up to track down a drug lord associated with a militant hate group.
Who’s in it. The Wild Pair stars Beau Bridges as Joe Jennings, Bubba Smith as Benny Avalon, Lloyd Bridges as Col. Heser and Gary Lockwood as Capt. Kramer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Wild Pair has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wild Pair page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wild Pair tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wild Pair (1987)?
- In US, The Wild Pair is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wild Pair worth watching?
- The Wild Pair holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wild Pair?
- The Wild Pair stars Beau Bridges, Bubba Smith, Lloyd Bridges, Gary Lockwood and Lela Rochon.
- When was The Wild Pair released?
- The Wild Pair was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.