Wild Tales (2014)

Kernel Score: 89% · 3,686 ratings · Rated R

Genres: Drama, Thriller, Comedy

Released: 2014-08-21

Runtime: 122 minutes

Is Wild Tales worth watching?

Must-watch. Six short stories about ordinary people pushed over the edge. Each ends in a surprising, often hilarious explosion of revenge. It's black comedy at its best, sharp and tight, and a great crowd film.

Watch it if you

  • like dark, sharp humour
  • enjoy short stories and anthologies
  • want a film that moves fast

Skip it if you

  • dislike violence in comedy
  • want one continuing story

Best for: Group film night

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Wild Tales

  • Free with ads: Tubi
  • Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Injustice and the demands of the world can cause stress for many people. Some of them, however, explode. This includes a waitress serving a grouchy loan shark, an altercation between two motorists, an ill-fated wedding reception, and a wealthy businessman who tries to buy his family out of trouble.

Wild Tales parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that Wild Tales is an R-rated dark comedy anthology about ordinary people exploding into revenge and violence.

  • Violence & scariness: Strong — An anthology of dark comedic stories involving road rage, revenge, and violent explosions of anger, rated R.
  • Language: Moderate — R-rated dark comedy likely containing strong language throughout.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Movies like Wild Tales

If you liked Wild Tales, these are the movies we'd watch next.

  • Falling Down (1993) — 82%: A man snaps during an ordinary day; very close in spirit.
  • Parasite (2019) — 91%: A sharp, funny look at class that turns violent.
  • After Hours (1985) — 84%: A night that spirals into absurd disasters.
  • Barton Fink (1991) — 85%: Bleak, funny, strange, and sharply written.
  • Pulp Fiction (1994) — 93%: Violent, darkly funny stories that crisscross.
  • Matchstick Men (2003) — 79%: A comic con story with a clever twist.

Director

Damián Szifron

Cast

  • Ricardo Darín as Simón Fisher (segment "Bombita")
  • Leonardo Sbaraglia as Diego (segment "El más fuerte")
  • Érica Rivas as Romina (segment "Hasta que la muerte nos separe")
  • Oscar Martínez as Mauricio (segment "La propuesta")
  • Rita Cortese as Cook (segment "Las ratas")
  • Julieta Zylberberg as Waitress (segment "Las ratas")
  • Darío Grandinetti as Salgado (segment "Pasternak")
  • María Marull as Isabel (segment "Pasternak")
  • Mónica Villa as Professor Leguizamón (segment "Pasternak")
  • César Bordón as Cuenca (segment "Las ratas")

Wild Tales FAQ

Is Wild Tales worth watching?

Must-watch. Six short stories about ordinary people pushed over the edge. Each ends in a surprising, often hilarious explosion of revenge. It's black comedy at its best, sharp and tight, and a great crowd film.

Where can I watch Wild Tales?

In the US you can watch it free with ads on Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Wild Tales OK for kids?

Wild Tales is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Wild Tales is an R-rated dark comedy anthology about ordinary people exploding into revenge and violence.

What movies are like Wild Tales?

If you liked Wild Tales, try Falling Down, Parasite, After Hours and Barton Fink.