Wild Thing
1987, English. Directed by Max Reid.
A loner. A legend. A hero.
A child witnesses drug dealers murder his parents. He escapes and grows up wild in the city's slums. Years later he emerges to help the residents of the area who are being terrorized by street gangs and drug dealers.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Wild Thing is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
- Max ReidDirector
- Robert KnepperWild Thing
- Kathleen QuinlanJane
- Robert DaviChopper
- Maury ChaykinJonathan Trask
- Betty BuckleyLeah
- Guillaume Lemay-ThiviergeWild Thing (10 Years Old)
- Robert BednarskiWild Thing (3 Years Old)
- Sean HewittFather Quinn
- Clark JohnsonWinston
- Theo CaesarRasheed
- Cree SummerLisa
- Shawn LevyPaul
Details
- Released
- 17 April 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Sayles, Larry Stamper
- Box office
- $84K
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Wild Thing: quick answers
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How long is Wild Thing?
Wild Thing runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Wild Thing have a post-credits scene?
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Wild Thing parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Wild Thing is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Wild Thing on?
Wild Thing is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
What movies are like Wild Thing?
If you liked Wild Thing, try Hunting Season, SAS: Red Notice, Black Site.
Who directed Wild Thing?
Wild Thing (1987) was directed by Max Reid and stars Robert Knepper, Kathleen Quinlan, Robert Davi.