The Wild and the Willing (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1962, The Wild and the Willing is a drama and romance film directed by Ralph Thomas, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Harry Brown is a somewhat rough and wild university student, who has the ability to win friends, especially the underdogs like Phil who doesn't play 'rugger' and can't sink a whole pint of beer, and African student Reggie. He also has a way with the girls....
Who’s in it. The Wild and the Willing stars Virginia Maskell as Virginia Chown, Paul Rogers as Professor George Chown, Ian McShane as Harry Brown and Samantha Eggar as Josie Stevens, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Wild and the Willing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wild and the Willing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wild and the Willing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wild and the Willing (1962)?
- In GB, The Wild and the Willing is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wild and the Willing worth watching?
- The Wild and the Willing holds an audience score of 5.7 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 The Wild and the Willing?
- The Wild and the Willing stars Virginia Maskell, Paul Rogers, Ian McShane, Samantha Eggar and Katherine Woodville.
- When was The Wild and the Willing released?
- The Wild and the Willing was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.