The Wild Geese
1978, English. Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
A British multinational company seeks to overthrow a vicious dictator in central Africa. It hires a band of (largely aged) mercenaries in London and sends them in to save the virtuous but imprisoned opposition leader who is also critically ill and due for execution. Just when the team has performed a perfect rescue, the multinational does a deal with the vicious dictator leaving the mercenary band to escape under their own steam and exact revenge.
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 300 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Wild Geese
The Wild Geese is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, and Midnight Pulp in India.
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Cast & crew
- Andrew V. McLaglenDirector
- Richard BurtonCol. Allen Faulkner
- Richard HarrisCapt. Rafer Janders
- Roger MooreLt. Shawn Fynn
- Hardy KrügerLt. Pieter Coetze
- Stewart GrangerSir Edward Matherson
- John KaniSgt. Jesse Blake
- Jack WatsonRSM Sandy Young
- Frank FinlayFr. Geoghagen
- Kenneth GriffithArthur Witty
- Ronald FraserSgt. Jock McTaggart
- Barry FosterThomas Balfour
- Winston NtshonaJulius Limbani
Details
- Released
- 28 June 1978
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Reginald Rose
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
- $9.9M
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What The Wild Geese is based on
The Wild Geese is based on The Wild Geese (1978) by Daniel Carney, published by Bantam Books.
1978
The Wild Geese
By Daniel Carney
Published by Bantam Books
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The Wild Geese: quick answers
What comes after The Wild Geese?
Next in the series: Wild Geese II (1985).
Is The Wild Geese worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 300 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Wild Geese?
The Wild Geese runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
Does The Wild Geese have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Wild Geese. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Wild Geese parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Wild Geese is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Wild Geese on?
The Wild Geese is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, and Midnight Pulp in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wild Geese?
If you liked The Wild Geese, try The Dogs of War, Red Scorpion, Kandahar.
Who directed The Wild Geese?
The Wild Geese (1978) was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen and stars Richard Burton, Richard Harris, Roger Moore.
What is The Wild Geese based on?
The Wild Geese is based on The Wild Geese (1978) by Daniel Carney, published by Bantam Books.