Wild Things (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Wild Things is a 1998 mystery thriller directed by John McNaughton, starring Neve Campbell, Matt Dillon and Kevin Bacon. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $30.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- John McNaughton
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Wild Things About?
The premise of Wild Things without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
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Wild Things Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- erotic thriller
- taboo sex
- sex with a student
- no panties
- lesbian sex
- sex in a swimming pool
- teenage sex
- sex
- female nudity
- borderline personality disorder
- sex in a motel
- sexual desire
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- female rear nudity
- girl on girl
- lesbian incest
- forbidden sex
- nipples visible through clothing
- lesbianism
- infidelity
- cheating girlfriend
- climbing out of a swimming pool
- doggystyle sex
- illicit relationship
- swimming pool
- brunette
- bisexuality
- bikini
- rough sex
- alleged rape
- sexual harassment
- seduction
- menage a trois
- female female kiss
- lesbian love
- lesbian friend
- lesbian finger sucking
- aunt niece incest
- cheating wife
- internet
- crying woman
- goth teenager
- rape scene
- bra and panties
- pubic hair
- lust
- groping
- aunt niece relationship
- see through swimsuit
- see through clothes
- voyeur
Wild Things Cast
Neve Campbell leads the cast, with Matt Dillon and Kevin Bacon. Directed by John McNaughton.
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Director John McNaughton
More from John McNaughton
More films directed by John McNaughton, best-rated first: Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Mad Dog and Glory, The Harvest and Condo Painting.
Wild Things Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Wild Things 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.
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IMDb 6.6 /10
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Metacritic 51 Metascore
User score 6.1
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Wild Things Plot Summary
What happens in Wild Things from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Two female students—the affluent and popular Kelly Van Ryan (Denise Richards) and the gothic exile Suzie Toller (Neve Campbell)—make explosive claims against Sam Lombardo (Matt Dillon), their high school guidance counselor, accusing him of rape. Their story unfolds when Sam offers to drive Kelly home one night, during which they share moments listening to the hits of Third Eye Blind and Smash Mouth.
Full summary
The whole story of Wild Things, scene by scene
Wild Things Box Office
Wild Things grossed $30.2 million worldwide. $30.1 million came from the US and Canada and $18,554 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$30.2M
- US & Canada
- $30.1M
- International
- $18.6K
Wild Things Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Wild Things.
How Well Do You Know Wild Things?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who are the two main female characters involved in the rape allegations?
Cars in Wild Things
23 cars on screen, including the 1987 Jeep Wrangler and the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria.
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1987 Jeep Wrangler Main role -
1996 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
1997 Land-Rover Range Rover Series II Important role -
1977 AMC Gremlin Minor role
Wild Things Also Known As
37 alternative titles, including “Sex Crimes” and “أشياء برية”.
- Also known as
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- Sex Crimes
- أشياء برية
- Criaturas salvajes
- 野东西
- Divlja igra
- Nebezpecné hry
- Metsikud
- वाइल्ड थिंग्स
- Laukines aistros, gикость
- Дивље страсти
- Дикі штучки
- 玩盡殺絕
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- Wild Things 1
- Sexcrimes
- Sex Crimes - Giochi pericolosi
- Villit kuviot
- Ligações Selvagens
- Vad vágyak
- Juegos salvajes
- Дикость
- 玩尽杀绝
- Nebezpečné hry
- เกมซ่อนกล
- Jocuri periculoase
- משולש פראי
- Racoleuses
- Garotas Selvagens
- Dzikie żądze
- Vahşi Şeyler
- 와일드 씽
- ワイルドシングス
- 野東西
- Criaturas Salvajes, ველური რაღაცები
- Thú Tính
- Divje strasti
- Laukinės aistros
- Лудории
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Wild Things: Diamonds in the Rough, Wild Side and Wildling.
Wild Things FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Wild Things, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Wild Things?
Wild Things runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Wild Things released?
Wild Things was released on March 20, 1998.
Who directed Wild Things?
Wild Things was directed by John McNaughton.
More films by John McNaughton Who is in the cast of Wild Things?
Wild Things stars Neve Campbell, Matt Dillon and Kevin Bacon.
How much did Wild Things make at the box office?
Wild Things grossed $30.2 million worldwide ($30.1 million domestic, $18,554 international).
How is Wild Things rated?
Wild Things has 6.6/10 on IMDb and 51 on Metacritic.
Does Wild Things have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Wild Things has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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