Wild at Heart (1990): cast, story & where to watch

1990 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1990, Wild at Heart is a comedy, thriller, crime and romance film directed by David Lynch, running about 125 minutes. “A wild and crazy love story.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After serving prison time for a self-defense killing, Sailor Ripley reunites with girlfriend Lula Fortune. Lula's mother, Marietta, desperate to keep them apart, hires a hitman to kill Sailor. But he finds a whole new set of troubles when he and Bobby Peru, an old buddy who's also out to get Sailor, try to rob a store. When Sailor lands in jail yet again, the young lovers appear further than ever from the shared life they covet.

Who’s in it. Wild at Heart stars Nicolas Cage as Sailor Ripley, Laura Dern as Lula Fortune, Willem Dafoe as Bobby Peru and J.E. Freeman as Marcelles Santos, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Wild at Heart has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $14.6M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel 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 at Heart page.

If you liked it. Fans of Wild at Heart tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Wild at Heart (1990)?
In US, Wild at Heart is available to stream on Criterion Channel, 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 at Heart worth watching?
Wild at Heart holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Wild at Heart?
Wild at Heart stars Nicolas Cage, Laura Dern, Willem Dafoe, J.E. Freeman and Crispin Glover.
When was Wild at Heart released?
Wild at Heart was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.