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"Her dream was to coach high school football. Her nightmare was Central High."
High school track coach Molly McGrath knows just as much about football as anyone else on the planet. When a football coach's position becomes vacant, she applies for the job, despite snickers from fellow staff members and her former husband.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Wildcats was released 40 years ago in 1986.
Wildcats is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 46m.
CAST (20)
Goldie Hawn
Molly McGrath
Swoosie Kurtz
Verna McGrath
Robyn Lively
Alice Needham
Brandy Gold
Marian Needham
James Keach
Frank Needham
Jan Hooks
Stephanie Needham
Bruce McGill
Dan Darwell
Nipsey Russell
Ben Edwards
Mykelti Williamson
Levander 'Bird' Williams
Tab Thacker
Phillip Finch
Wesley Snipes
Trumaine
Jsu Garcia
Cerulo
Woody Harrelson
Krushinski
M. Emmet Walsh
Walt Coes
Ellia English
Marva
George Wyner
Principal Walker
Noel De Souza
Doctor
Ann Doran
Mrs. Chatham
Gloria Stuart
Mrs. Connoly
Bruce French
Mayhew
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$26.3M
Revenue
STUDIOS (2)
Hawn / Sylbert Movie Company
Warner Bros. Pictures
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
106 min (1h 46m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.3/10 (204 votes)
Popularity
4
Box Office
$26,285,544
IMDB
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Wildcats about?
High school track coach Molly McGrath knows just as much about football as anyone else on the planet. When a football coach's position becomes vacant, she applies for the job, despite snickers from fellow staff members and her former husband.
How long is Wildcats?
Wildcats has a runtime of 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Who directed Wildcats?
Wildcats was directed by Michael Ritchie.
Who stars in Wildcats?
The cast of Wildcats includes Goldie Hawn, Swoosie Kurtz, Robyn Lively, Brandy Gold, James Keach.
How much did Wildcats make at the box office?
Wildcats earned $26,285,544 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Wildcats?
Wildcats has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 204 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy
KEYWORDS (6)
chicago, illinois
high school
sports
american football
coach
the big game