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THRILLER . 1987 . 1h 32m . 5.6/10

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"A loner. A legend. A hero."

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.

Starring Robert Knepper, Kathleen Quinlan, Robert Davi
Box Office $84K
5.6/10
Rating
$84K
Box Office
1h 32m
Runtime
1987
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A loner. A legend. A hero.

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.

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Cast
Robert Knepper stars as Wild Thing in Wild Thing.
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Year context
Wild Thing was released 39 years ago in 1987.
Overview
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...
Wild Thing is a Thriller, Action, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 32m.

BOX OFFICE

$84K
Revenue

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
92 min (1h 32m)
Country
Rating
5.6/10 (20 votes)
Box Office
$84,000

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Wild Thing about?
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.
How long is Wild Thing?
Wild Thing has a runtime of 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Who stars in Wild Thing?
The cast of Wild Thing includes Robert Knepper, Kathleen Quinlan, Robert Davi, Maury Chaykin, Betty Buckley.
How much did Wild Thing make at the box office?
Wild Thing earned $84,000 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Wild Thing?
Wild Thing has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 based on 20 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Thriller Action Drama
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