Wild Wild West (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1999, Wild Wild West is an action, comedy, adventure and science fiction film directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, running about 106 minutes. “It's a whole new west.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Legless Southern inventor Dr. Arliss Loveless plans to rekindle the Civil War by assassinating President U.S. Grant. Only two men can stop him: gunfighter James West and master-of-disguise and inventor Artemus Gordon. The two must team up to thwart Loveless' plans.
Who’s in it. Wild Wild West stars Will Smith as Capt. James West, Kevin Kline as U.S. Marshal Artemus Gordon / President Grant, Kenneth Branagh as Dr. Arliss Loveless and Salma Hayek Pinault as Rita Escobar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Wild Wild West has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $222.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TNT and TBS and 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 Wild West page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wild Wild West 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 Wild West (1999)?
- In US, Wild Wild West is available to stream on TNT and TBS, and 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 Wild West worth watching?
- Wild Wild West holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wild Wild West?
- Wild Wild West stars Will Smith, Kevin Kline, Kenneth Branagh, Salma Hayek Pinault and M. Emmet Walsh.
- When was Wild Wild West released?
- Wild Wild West was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.