Wild About Harry (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2009, Wild About Harry is a drama and family film directed by Gwen Wynne, running about 96 minutes. “Family is family no matter what.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in 1973 and inspired by true events, 'Wild About Harry' follows the havoc wreaked in a teen girl’s life when she discovers that her widowed father is gay. Alternately comic and tragic and anchored by an impressive ensemble cast, the film captures both the freedoms and the homophobia of the time – all set against the backdrop of small town America on Cape Cod. British widower Harry Goodhart decides to make a fresh start and moves with his teenage daughters to Cape Cod in 1973. But Harry can't leave behind the secret that threatens to tear his family apart. Adjusting to their new lives proves difficult for the girls when they discover that the connection between their dad and his partner is more than just a working relationship.
Who’s in it. Wild About Harry stars Tate Donovan as Harry, Adam Pascal as Theo, Danielle Savre as Madeline Goodhart and Skye McCole Bartusiak as Daisy Goodhart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Wild About Harry has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wild About Harry page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wild About Harry tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wild About Harry (2009)?
- In US, Wild About Harry is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wild About Harry worth watching?
- Wild About Harry holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wild About Harry?
- Wild About Harry stars Tate Donovan, Adam Pascal, Danielle Savre, Skye McCole Bartusiak and Josh Peck.
- When was Wild About Harry released?
- Wild About Harry was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.