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The Wild Life

6.119841h 36mRMovieComedyDrama

Eighties teen romp involving Bill and his new apartment, Jim and his rebellious antics, Tom and his crazy self, and Anita with her older man David.

DirectorArt Linson
WriterCameron Crowe
ProducersC.O. Erickson·Art Linson

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Cast · Directed by Art Linson

CPChris Penn
Chris Penn
Tom Drake
LTLea Thompson
Lea Thompson
Anita
ESEric Stoltz
Eric Stoltz
Bill Conrad
JWJenny Wright
Jenny Wright
Eileen
IMIlan Mitchell-Smith
Ilan Mitchell-Smith
Jim Conrad
RMRick Moranis
Rick Moranis
Harry
HBHart Bochner
Hart Bochner
David Curtiss
RQRandy Quaid
Randy Quaid
Charlie
RRRobert Ridgely
Robert Ridgely
Craig Davis
JKJack Kehoe
Jack Kehoe
Mr Parker
ÁSÁngel Salazar
Ángel Salazar
Benny
MBMichael Bowen
Michael Bowen
Vince

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The Wild Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Wild Life?

The Wild Life isn't streaming anywhere in United Kingdom yet.

Is The Wild Life on Netflix?

No, The Wild Life is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is The Wild Life on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Wild Life isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch The Wild Life for free?

The Wild Life isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Wild Life?

The Wild Life hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 16, 1984. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.