American Primitive
2009, English. Directed by Gwen Wynne.
Family is family no matter what.
Set in 1973 and inspired by true events, 'Wild About Harry' follows the havoc wreaked in a teen girl’s life when she discovers that her widowed father is gay. Alternately comic and tragic and anchored by an impressive ensemble cast, the film captures both the freedoms and the homophobia of the time – all set against the backdrop of small town America on Cape Cod. British widower Harry Goodhart decides to make a fresh start and moves with his teenage daughters to Cape Cod in 1973. But Harry can't leave behind the secret that threatens to tear his family apart. Adjusting to their new lives proves difficult for the girls when they discover that the connection between their dad and his partner is more than just a working relationship.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Gwen WynneDirector
- Tate DonovanHarry
- Adam PascalTheo
- Danielle SavreMadeline Goodhart
- Skye McCole BartusiakDaisy Goodhart
- Josh PeckSpoke White
- Corey SevierSam
- Susan AnspachMartha
- James B. SikkingWilliam Cauldicott
- Anne RamsayMrs. Brown
- Stacey DashJoy Crowley
- Johanna BraddyLucy Carmichael
- Jordan-Claire GreenBridget Howard
Details
- Released
- 11 July 2009
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mary Beth Fielder, Gwen Wynne
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American Primitive runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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American Primitive is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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American Primitive isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like American Primitive?
If you liked American Primitive, try My Brother the Devil, Holy Lands, From Straight A's to XXX.
Who directed American Primitive?
American Primitive (2009) was directed by Gwen Wynne and stars Tate Donovan, Adam Pascal, Danielle Savre.