Something Wild (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1986, Something Wild is a comedy, crime and romance film directed by Jonathan Demme, running about 114 minutes. “Something Different. Something Daring. Something Dangerous.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A free-spirited woman "kidnaps" a yuppie for a weekend of adventure. But the fun quickly takes a dangerous turn when her ex-con husband shows up.
Who’s in it. Something Wild stars Jeff Daniels as Charles Driggs, Melanie Griffith as Audrey Hankel, Ray Liotta as Ray Sinclair and Margaret Colin as Irene, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Something Wild has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Something Wild (1986)?
- In US, Something Wild is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Something Wild?
- Something Wild stars Jeff Daniels, Melanie Griffith, Ray Liotta, Margaret Colin and George 'Red' Schwartz.
- When was Something Wild released?
- Something Wild was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.