Wild West (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1993, Wild West is a comedy film directed by David Attwood, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A young Pakistani, living in England thinks that he is a cowboy and dreams of leading his country music band to success in Nashville. He meets a young woman who leaves her abusive husband and joins their group as a singer, but when they get a break with a record company, the company is only interested in her. Taking the proceeds of the sale of their family home, they finally set out to achieve their dream in Nashville. There are several comic sub-plots as well, the main one revolving around a biker gang out to get the family.
Who’s in it. Wild West stars Naveen Andrews as Zaf, Sarita Choudhury as Rifat, Ronny Jhutti as Kay and Ravi Kapoor as Ali Ayub.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Wild West has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wild West page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wild West tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wild West (1993)?
- In GB, Wild West is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wild West worth watching?
- Wild West holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wild West?
- Wild West stars Naveen Andrews, Sarita Choudhury, Ronny Jhutti and Ravi Kapoor.
- When was Wild West released?
- Wild West was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.