Wild at Heart (1990)
Kernel Score: 78% · 1,863 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Crime, Thriller, Romance
Released: 1990-08-17
Runtime: 125 minutes
Where to watch Wild at Heart
- Stream: Prime Video
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Young lovers Sailor and Lula hit the road to start a new life together away from the wrath of Lula’s deranged, disapproving mother, who has hired a team of hitmen to cut the lovers’ surreal honeymoon short.
Wild at Heart parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Wild at Heart is an R-rated David Lynch crime-romance featuring murder, hired killers, and surreal violent content.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Includes murder, a bank robbery, and hitmen hired to kill the protagonists.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Marketed around a passionate, forbidden romance between the two leads, an R-rated feature.
- Language: Strong — R-rated crime-romance likely includes strong profanity throughout.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Nicolas Cage as Sailor
- Laura Dern as Lula
- Willem Dafoe as Bobby Peru
- Diane Ladd as Marietta Fortune
- Harry Dean Stanton as Johnnie Farragut
- J.E. Freeman as Marcelles Santos
- Isabella Rossellini as Perdita Durango
- Grace Zabriskie as Juana Durango
- Calvin Lockhart as Reggie
- William Morgan Sheppard as Mr. Reindeer
Wild at Heart FAQ
Is Wild at Heart good?
Wild at Heart has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,863 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Wild at Heart?
In the US you can stream Wild at Heart on Prime Video and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Wild at Heart OK for kids?
Wild at Heart is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Wild at Heart is an R-rated David Lynch crime-romance featuring murder, hired killers, and surreal violent content.
What movies are like Wild at Heart?
If you liked Wild at Heart, try True Romance, The Night Caller, Kiss Me Deadly and Se7en.