Wild Thing
A loner. A legend. A hero.
1987 • 92 min • Thriller · Action · Drama
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 57 Audience · 20 · 100%
A boy witnesses his parents' murder and grows up wild in the city's slums. Years later, he emerges as a mysterious protector, fighting drug dealers and gangs terrorizing his community.
- Violence & peril
- 6/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 6/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 5/10
Heads up
- Frequent action violence and fighting.
- Drug dealing and use are central to the plot.
- Some mature themes for younger viewers.
What it models well
- Courage and resilience
- Protecting the vulnerable
- Justice for the wronged
Talk about it after
- How violence can perpetuate cycles of conflict.
- The impact of urban poverty and crime.
- Finding your own way to make a difference.
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Top billed cast
Director: Max Reid • Crew: John Sayles, John Sayles, Larry Stamper
Trailers & clips
Wild Thing ≣ 1987 ≣ Trailer
Wild Thing - Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.7/10 (20)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Box office
- $84,000
- IMDb
- tt0094325
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