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Wild Things

20th March 1998
1h 48m
John McNaughton
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Wild Things is a 1998 Drama Mystery film released on 20th March; John McNaughton directed the film which stars Matt Dillon, Denise Richards, and Neve Campbell. A sequel, Wild Things 2, was released in 2004. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $47,200,000 on its budget.

7.5
MetaCritic
52
Rotten Tomatoes
62%
IMDb
6.5

When teen-socialite Kelly Van Ryan and troubled bad girl Suzie Toller accuse guidance counselor Sam Lombardo of rape, he's suspended by the school, rejected by the town, and fighting to get his life back. One cop suspects conspiracy, but nothing is what it seems...

If you started watching this film now, it would finish at approximately 10:23am.

Cast (35)

Matt Dillon's profile Matt Dillon Sam Lombardo
Age at Filming ≈ 33
Denise Richards's profile Denise Richards Kelly Van Ryan
Age at Filming ≈ 26
Neve Campbell's profile Neve Campbell Suzie Toller
Age at Filming ≈ 24
Kevin Bacon's profile Kevin Bacon Ray Duquette
Age at Filming ≈ 39
Bill Murray's profile Bill Murray Ken Bowden
Age at Filming ≈ 47
Daphne Rubin-Vega's profile Daphne Rubin-Vega Gloria Perez
Age at Filming ≈ 28
Robert Wagner's profile Robert Wagner
Age at Filming ≈ 67
Marc Macaulay's profile Marc Macaulay
Age at Filming ≈ 40
Theresa Russell's profile Theresa Russell
Age at Filming ≈ 40
Carrie Snodgress's profile Carrie Snodgress
Age at Filming ≈ 52
Jennifer Taylor's profile Jennifer Taylor
Age at Filming ≈ 25
Jeff Perry
Age at Filming ≈ 42
Eduardo Yáñez
Age at Filming ≈ 37
Robert Deacon
Age at Filming ≈ 52
Manny Suárez
Age at Filming ≈ 34
Paulo Benedeti
Age at Filming ≈ 22
Cory Pendergast
Age at Filming ≈ 20

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Production Companies

Mandalay Entertainment

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Wild Things Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Ages At Time of Filming

17% 20-29
11% 30-39
11% 40-49
6% 50-59
3% 60-69
51% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

46% Female
54% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

3% Good
3% Bad
94% Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

14% Cop
9% Reporter
6% High School Student
6% Detective
3% Guidance Counsellor
3% Lawyer
3% Police Chief
3% Judge
3% Prisoner
3% Secretary
3% Bailiff
3% Bartender
3% Prostitute
40% Unknown

Wild Things FAQ

When was Wild Things released?

Wild Things was released on Friday March 20th, 1998.

Who plays the lead role(s) in Wild Things?

The lead roles are played by Matt Dillon in the role of Sam Lombardo and Denise Richards in the role of Kelly Van Ryan.

How much did Wild Things cost to make?

The budget was $20,000,000.

How much money did Wild Things make?

The worldwide revenue was $67,200,000.

Is Wild Things on Netflix?

No, Wild Things is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Wild Things on Amazon Prime?

No, Wild Things is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Wild Things on Disney Plus?

No, Wild Things is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States