Wild Growth (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1963, Wild Growth is a drama film directed by Igor Pretnar, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Slovenian countryside in the 18th century. The future lord of the manor, Ožbej, falls in love with the new maid, Meta. His family, however, is opposed to the match and successfully plots to keep the young couple apart. Although Meta must endure scorn and degradation at the hands of the villagers, Ožbej still cannot tear himself away from her. Five children are born of their union, all of whom are looked upon as bastards by the manor folk. Although driven by desperation to return to the manor, Ožbej still harbours the hope that he will one day be able to live together with his love. Can he survive without the woman he loves and without his children? Will he be able to survive at all?
Who’s in it. Wild Growth stars Majda Potokar as Meta, Rudi Kosmač as Ožbej, Vladimir Skrbinšek as Karničnik and Vida Juvan as Hudabivnica, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Wild Growth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wild Growth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wild Growth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wild Growth (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wild Growth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wild Growth worth watching?
- Wild Growth holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wild Growth?
- Wild Growth stars Majda Potokar, Rudi Kosmač, Vladimir Skrbinšek, Vida Juvan and Lojze Rozman.
- When was Wild Growth released?
- Wild Growth was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.