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Wild Things (1998)

โ€œThey're dying to play with you.โ€

6.4/10 ยท 2,065 votes 1h 48m r ThrillerDramaMystery

#84 of 123 films from 1998 #1460 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by John McNaughton ยท Written by Stephen Peters

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Overview

When teen-socialite Kelly Van Ryan and troubled bad girl Suzie Toller accuse guidance counselor Sam Lombardo of rape, he's suspended by the school, rejected by the town, and fighting to get his life back. One cop suspects conspiracy, but nothing is what it seems...

Cast

Kevin Baconas Sergeant Ray Duquette
Matt Dillonas Sam Lombardo
Neve Campbellas Suzie Toller
Denise Richardsas Kelly Van Ryan
Theresa Russellas Sandra Van Ryan
Bill Murrayas Kenneth Bowden
Daphne Rubin-Vegaas Detective Gloria Perez
Robert Wagneras Tom Baxter
Carrie Snodgressas Ruby
Jeff Perryas District Attorney Bryce Hunter
Eduardo Yรกรฑezas Frankie Condo
Jennifer Bini Tayloras Barbara Baxter
Cory Pendergastas Jimmy Leach
Marc Macaulayas Walter

Facts

Release dateMarch 20, 1998
Runtime108 min (1h 48m) โ€” about the same as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$67,200,000 (3.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0120890

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Questions

How long is Wild Things?
Wild Things runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Is Wild Things worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 2,065 votes, which places it #84 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 33%) and #1460 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Wild Things?
Wild Things was directed by John McNaughton. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986).
Who stars in Wild Things?
Kevin Bacon as Sergeant Ray Duquette; Matt Dillon as Sam Lombardo; Neve Campbell as Suzie Toller; Denise Richards as Kelly Van Ryan; Theresa Russell as Sandra Van Ryan; Bill Murray as Kenneth Bowden.
What is Wild Things rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Wild Things?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/106286.

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