# Something Wild (1986)

> A buttoned-up businessman is swept into a seductive road adventure that turns perilous when his companion’s violent ex-husband comes hunting.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6288

## Facts

- Runtime: 114 min
- Genres: Crime, Comedy, Romance
- Director: Jonathan Demme
- Cast: Jeff Daniels, Melanie Griffith, Ray Liotta, George 'Red' Schwartz, Margaret Colin, Leib Lensky, Tracey Walter, Maggie T.
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091983/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, irreverent, sexy, date night, retro movie night

## Synopsis

A chance encounter leads to a wild adventure that turns a mundane life upside down.

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