Wild in the Country (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1961, Wild in the Country is a drama and romance film directed by Philip Dunne, running about 114 minutes. “It's all about young people and their growing pains!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A troubled young man discovers that he has a knack for writing when a counselor encourages him to pursue a literary career.
Who’s in it. Wild in the Country stars Elvis Presley as Glenn Tyler, Hope Lange as Irene Sperry, Tuesday Weld as Noreen Braxton and Millie Perkins as Betty Lee Parsons, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Wild in the Country 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 Wild in the Country page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wild in the Country tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wild in the Country (1961)?
- In US, Wild in the Country 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 Wild in the Country worth watching?
- Wild in the Country holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wild in the Country?
- Wild in the Country stars Elvis Presley, Hope Lange, Tuesday Weld, Millie Perkins and Rafer Johnson.
- When was Wild in the Country released?
- Wild in the Country was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.