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Something Wild (1986) -- A wild woman takes a yuppie to her high-school reunion, attended by her ex-convict husband.
Something Wild (1986) -- 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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Overview

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Director:

Jonathan Demme

Writer:

E. Max Frye (written by)

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Release Date:

7 November 1986 (USA) more

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Crime more

Tagline:

Something Different Something Daring Something Dangerous

Plot:

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. full summary | add synopsis

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Awards:

Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 2 wins & 1 nomination more

User Comments:

A true type of roller-coaster movie from beginning to end. more (50 total)


Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Jeff Daniels ... Charles Driggs

Melanie Griffith ... Audrey Hankel
George 'Red' Schwartz ... Counter Man (as George Schwartz)
Leib Lensky ... Frenchy

Tracey Walter ... The Country Squire
Maggie T. ... Country Squire Bulldog
Patricia Falkenhain ... Charlie's Secretary
Sandy McLeod ... Graves' Secretary
Robert Ridgely ... Richard Graves
Buzz Kilman ... TV Newscaster
Kenneth Utt ... Dad
Adelle Lutz ... Rose
Charles Napier ... Irate Chef
Jim Roche ... Motel Philosopher

John Sayles ... Motorcycle Cop
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Additional Details

Runtime:

113 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Filming Locations:

Havana, Florida, USA more


Fun Stuff

Trivia:

The book that Audrey Hankel is reading on the first scene at the fast food is on Frida Kahlo. more

Goofs:

Continuity: In the motel scene where Ray throws Audrey into the pool, she goes in with socks and sneakers on. Next shot shows her swimming out barefoot. more

Quotes:

Audrey 'Lulu' Hankel: I hate you!
Ray Sinclair: [Screaming] I HATE YOU TOO!
Charlie Driggs: Lulu!
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Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Step by Step: Something Wild (#4.6)" (1994) more

Soundtrack:

Wozani Mahipi more


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9 out of 12 people found the following comment useful.
A true type of roller-coaster movie from beginning to end., 8 June 1999
10/10
Author: RTFJR1 from LAKE GROVE, NY

This movie really keeps you going without knowing what's coming around the corner. Jeff Daniels and Melanie Griffith were terrific together and Ray Liotta added a great dark side to the comedy of Daniels and Griffith. What looked like a strange love story turned into the strangest ending which kept my interest right to the end. Great movie which showed Daniels and Griffith are good actors. Have seen this movie at least 15 times and still love it!!!!

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