Wild Thing (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1987, Wild Thing is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Max Reid, running about 92 minutes. “A loner. A legend. A hero.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A child witnesses drug dealers murder his parents. He escapes and grows up wild in the city's slums. Years later he emerges to help the residents of the area who are being terrorized by street gangs and drug dealers.
Who’s in it. Wild Thing stars Robert Knepper as Wild Thing, Kathleen Quinlan as Jane, Robert Davi as Chopper and Betty Buckley as Leah, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Wild Thing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $84K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wild Thing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wild Thing 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 Wild Thing (1987)?
- In US, Wild Thing is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wild Thing worth watching?
- Wild Thing holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wild Thing?
- Wild Thing stars Robert Knepper, Kathleen Quinlan, Robert Davi, Betty Buckley and Maury Chaykin.
- When was Wild Thing released?
- Wild Thing was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.