Something Wild
dir. Jonathan Demme
74
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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.
Critics consensus
Boasting loads of quirky charm, a pair of likable leads, and confident direction from Jonathan Demme, Something Wild navigates its unpredictable tonal twists with room to spare.
Directed byJonathan Demme
StarringJeff Daniels, Melanie Griffith, Ray Liotta, George 'Red' Schwartz, Margaret Colin, Leib Lensky
Written byE. Max Frye
CinematographyTak Fujimoto
EditingCraig McKay
MusicLaurie Anderson
Something Wild
1986 · R · 1h 54m
Crime, Comedy, Romance
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.
Our Verdict
74
Critics Consensus
Boasting loads of quirky charm, a pair of likable leads, and confident direction from Jonathan Demme, Something Wild navigates its unpredictable tonal twists with room to spare.
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