Something Wild (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1961, Something Wild is a drama film directed by Jack Garfein, running about 112 minutes. “On the cinema horizon...something new...something unusual...something wild!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young rape victim tries desperately to pick up the pieces of her life, only to find herself at the mercy of a would-be rescuer.
Who’s in it. Something Wild stars Carroll Baker as Mary Ann Robinson, Ralph Meeker as Mike, Mildred Dunnock as Mrs. Gates and Jean Stapleton as Shirley Johnson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Something Wild has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Something Wild page.
If you liked it. Fans of Something Wild tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Something Wild (1961)?
- In US, Something Wild is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Something Wild worth watching?
- Something Wild holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Something Wild?
- Something Wild stars Carroll Baker, Ralph Meeker, Mildred Dunnock, Jean Stapleton and Martin Kosleck.
- When was Something Wild released?
- Something Wild was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.