Wild at Heart

Name: Wild at Heart
Director: David Lynch
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Romance
Released: 1990-01-01
Duration: 125 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Laura Dern, Willem Dafoe, Diane Ladd, Harry Dean Stanton

1990Dir. David Lynch2h 5m

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Runtime2h 5m

Released1990

Budget$9.5M

Box office$14.6M

DirectorDavid Lynch

About This Movie

Wild at Heart is a wild ride through David Lynch's twisted lens. Nic Cage as Sailor and Laura Dern as Lula bring such raw energy to this road movie. The mix of crime, romance, and those surreal Lynchian moments creates an atmosphere that’s hard to describe—like stepping into a fever dream. The pacing can be erratic, but it builds tension beautifully, especially with that darkly comedic edge. The practical effects, like the bizarre visuals and intense sequences, add to its distinctiveness. You can feel Lynch's fingerprints all over this one, and the performances give it that extra punch, making it a unique piece in the 90s cinema landscape.

Released by New Line Cinema, 1990.Cinematography by Frederick Elmes, known for its vibrant colors.Features a mix of practical effects and Lynch's signature surrealism.Soundtrack includes music by Angelo Badalamenti.