Ah, Wilderness! (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film
Released in 1976, Ah, Wilderness! is a notable film directed by Arvin Brown, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. On the Fourth of July holiday in 1906, the Miller family prepares to celebrate in their New England home. Young Richard, 16, is a thoughtful and poetic youth in love with a neighbor girl, Muriel. When Richard's messages of poetry to Muriel upset her prudish father, Muriel is forbidden to see him and forced to write a letter saying she wishes no more to do with him. Richard, devastated, sets out to learn the evil ways of the world and put his broken heart behind him.
Who’s in it. Ah, Wilderness! stars Anthony Petrillo as Tommy, Geraldine Fitzgerald as Essie Miller, William Swetland as Nat Miller and Christina Whitmore as Mildred, among others.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ah, Wilderness! (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ah, Wilderness! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Ah, Wilderness!?
- Ah, Wilderness! stars Anthony Petrillo, Geraldine Fitzgerald, William Swetland, Christina Whitmore and Victor Garber.
- When was Ah, Wilderness! released?
- Ah, Wilderness! was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.