Wild Target Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

A comedy so funny, it's criminal.

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Last modified: Jan. 29, 2011

Wild Target

Release Date: Friday, October 29, 2010 NYC/LA

A hitman tries to retire but a beautiful thief may change his plans.

Director: Jonathan Lynn

Starring: Bill Nighy • Emily Blunt • Rupert Grint • Rupert Everett • Eileen Atkins

PG-13 Action 1 hr, 38 m

3.43 / 5.0

76% WILL SEE 24% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Bill Nighy is Victor Maynard, a middle-aged, solitary assassin, who lives to please his formidable mother, Louisa (Eileen Atkins), despite his own peerless reputation for lethal efficiency. His professional routine is interrupted when he finds himself drawn to one of his intended victims, Rose (Emily Blunt). He spares her life, unexpectedly acquiring a young apprentice in the process, Tony (Rupert Grint). Believing Victor to be a private detective, his two new companions tag along, while he attempts to thwart the murderous attentions of his unhappy client (Rupert Everett).

Action Comedy

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Who stars in Wild Target – Cast List

Bill Nighy
Shelter, About Time
Emily Blunt
Disclosure Day, The Devil Wears Prada 2
Rupert Grint
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Rupert Everett
Juliet & Romeo, Juliet & Romeo
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Eileen Atkins
Robin Hood, Ask the Dust

Who is making Wild Target – Crew List

A look at Wild Target behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jonathan Lynn last helmed The Fighting Temptations. The film's writer Lucinda Coxon last penned One Life and The Little Stranger.

Director: Jonathan Lynn
Screenwriter: Lucinda Coxon
Producer: Martin Pope

Studio: Freestyle Releasing
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Wild Target

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2010

Completed

Changed Wild Target movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for violence, some sexual content and brief strong language
Runtime: 1 hr, 38 m
Tagline: A comedy so funny, it's criminal.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Wild Target Trailers and Clips

Wild Target

UK Theatrical Trailer

Wild Target Release Date: When was the film released?

Wild Target was released in New York / Los Angeles on Friday, October 29 , 2010. The film was released in approximately 4 theaters. There were nine other movies released on the same date, including Saw 3D, Welcome to the Rileys and Walkaway.