Is Wild Side appropriate for children?

# Wild Side - Parental Guide This R-rated thriller contains strong violence, explicit sexual content, and frequent profanity, making it unsuitable for children of any age. The plot involves criminal activity and morally complex characters in adult situations. Parents should reserve this film for mature audiences only.

What age is Wild Side suitable for?

Our verdict for Wild Side is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Wild Side safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Strong

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1996

Rating

Genre

Thriller, Romance

Synopsis

A bank accountant who moonlights as a high-priced call girl becomes embroiled in the lives of a money launderer, his seductive wife, and his bodyguard.

Cast

Anne Heche

Alex Lee / Johanna

Christopher Walken

Bruno Buckingham

Joan Chen

Virginia Chow

Steven Bauer

Tony

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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