Something Wild (1986)

6.9R108 minDirector: Jonathan Demme

1986 film by Jonathan Demme

Something Wild is a 1986 American comedy thriller film directed by Jonathan Demme and written by E. Max Frye. It stars Melanie Griffith, Jeff Daniels, and Ray Liotta. In the film, an uptight investment banker (Daniels) goes on an impromptu road trip with a mysterious, care-free woman (Griffith), but they face trouble when her ex-convict husband (Liotta) turns up.

Something Wild was theatrically released in the United States on November 7, 1986, by Orion Pictures. The film grossed $8.4 million worldwide. It received positive reviews from critics, with praise for Griffith and Daniels' chemistry and performances, direction, screenplay: its themes have been assessed to include rebellion to modern capitalism.

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What is Something Wild about?
Something Wild (1986) — The uneventful life of the businessman Charles Driggs suddenly changes when he meets the wild and sexy Lulu. When he accepts her offer to drive him back to his office, she instead takes him out of town and on a trip, leaving behind his old life. Posing as a married couple, Charle
Is Something Wild based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Something Wild scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.