

Something Wild
1986-11-07 · 114 min · ★ 6.6
A free-spirited woman "kidnaps" a yuppie for a weekend of adventure. But the fun quickly takes a dangerous turn when her ex-con husband shows up.
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- Directors
- Jonathan Demme
- Production companies
- Orion Pictures, Religiosa Primitiva, A Luta Continua
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 7,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 8,362,969
Top Cast
Jeff DanielsCharles Driggs
Melanie GriffithAudrey Hankel
Ray LiottaRay Sinclair
Margaret ColinIrene
Tracey WalterThe Country Squire
Sandy McLeodGraves' Secretary
Robert RidgelyRichard Graves
Kenneth UttDad
Adelle LutzRose
Charles NapierIrate Chef
John SaylesMotorcycle Cop
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