Wild Tales
Six short stories that explore the extremities of human behavior involving people in distress.
Directed by Damián Szifron · Comedy · Drama · Thriller · 122 min · 2014
Trailer
Director
Damián Szifron
Writer
Damián Szifron
Studio
Kramer & Sigman Films / El Deseo / Telefe Productions / Corner Contenidos
Release
21 Aug 2014
Runtime
122 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Full Plot
The film is divided into six segments. (1) "Pasternak": While being on a plane, a model and a music critic realise they have a common acquaintance called Pasternak. Soon they discover that every passenger and crew member on board know Pasternak. Is this coincidence? (2) "The Rats": A waitress recognizes her client - it's the loan shark who caused a tragedy in her family. The cook suggests mixing rat poison with his food, but the waitress refuses. The stubborn cook, however, decides to proceed with her plan. (3) "The Strongest": Two drivers on a lone highway have an argument with tragic consequences. (4) "Little Bomb": A demolition engineer has his car towed by a truck for parking in a wrong place and he has an argument with the employee of the towing company. This event destroys his private and professional life, and he plots revenge against the corrupt towing company and the city hall. (5) "The Proposal": A reckless son of a wealthy family has an overnight hit-and-run accident, in which a pregnant woman gets killed. He wakes his parents up and his father calls the lawyer. The parents propose to pay the groundkeeper to take the blame for the boy. Soon the father discovers that he is a victim of extortion of his lawyer and the public prosecutor in charge of the investigation. What will be his decision? (6) "Until Death Do Us Apart": During the wedding party, the bride discovers that her newlywed husband has been cheating on her with one of the guests, and she decides to pay him back.
Cast & Characters
Darío Grandinetti
María Marull
Mónica Villa
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $4.0M, Wild Tales has grossed $31.5M worldwide — about 7.9x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
In 2007, director Damián Szifron took a break from directing and producing television series and focused on writing.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Wild Tales was critically acclaimed.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Wild Tales holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (236,451 votes), 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.1/10 on IMDb (236,451 votes), 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wild Tales's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Wild Tales holds a 94% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Wild Tales's IMDb rating?+
Wild Tales has a 8.1/10 rating on IMDb from 236,451 votes.
What is Wild Tales's Metacritic score?+
Wild Tales has a Metascore of 77/100 on Metacritic.
Is Wild Tales good? What are critics saying?+
Wild Tales holds 8.1/10 on IMDb (236,451 votes), 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77/100 on Metacritic.
How long is Wild Tales?+
Wild Tales has a runtime of 122 min.
Who directed Wild Tales?+
Wild Tales was directed by Damián Szifron.
Where can I watch Wild Tales?+
Wild Tales is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Curzon Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel, Rakuten TV, Sky Store, Curzon Home Cinema.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "Wild Tales" is overwhelmingly positive, with reviewers describing it as a complete package, featuring dark humor, and unforgettable moments. Many have praised the film's unique blend of emotional depth and comedic storytelling, and some have noted that it offers a humorous take on everyday life with layered writing.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
You might not want to watch this film if you've ever dated anyone called Pasternak! It seems in the best traditions of Agatha Christie, this persecuted, unloved and jilted character has managed to assemble just about everyone in his life who has irked him onto an aircraft and gue…
CinemaSerf · 7/10
From the trailer's comments
Wild Tales Official Trailer 1 (2014) - Oscar-Nominated Brazil (?) Anthology HD The movie is from Argentina.
@MellKiryuu · 417 likesThis movie is a complete package. From the first scene to the last, it keeps you hooked and hoping that movie shouldn't finish. What a wonderful movie, 6 different stories, with different emotions. Fantastic.
@BySiddharthSharma · 193 likesThis is a very unforgettable movie. 😂 I have watched it again and again over the years!
@Lepidopterous. · 78 likesIf you're considering watching this movie, watch it, you won't be disappointed. There are not enough movies like this which feature dark humour. So glad I watched it.
@spinsaw · 38 likesI LOVED this movie so much. I nearly fell off my chair from laughter during that road rage scene.
@Chris-is1rd · 297 likesOne of the best films I have ever seen ! Talks about the tragedy of chance , karma and human existence in general !A must watch movie for all film enthusiasts. A humorous take on everyday life with layered writing ! I guarantee you , you will love this movie
@luckydude3764 · 66 likesThat last tale was pretty fucked up. What a crazy wedding. Excellent film.
@Neurotripsicks · 249 likeswhat??? it's an Argentine film. Not Brazil. ARGENTINA, for God sake. correct that. The actors don't even speak portuguese
@jkrowlingrowling9824 · 1408 likes
