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Wild Target (2010)

They said 'Take her out'. He got the wrong idea.

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Victor Maynard is a middle-aged, solitary assassin who lives to please his formidable mother, despite his own peerless reputation for lethal efficiency. His professional routine is interrupted when he finds himself drawn to one of his intended victims. After sparing her life, he unexpectedly acquires a young apprentice. 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.

Release Date
June 17, 2010
Runtime
1h 38m
Rating
6.4/10 (782 votes)

Director: Jonathan Lynn

Cast: Bill Nighy, Emily Blunt, Rupert Grint, Rupert Everett, Eileen Atkins, Martin Freeman, Geoff Bell, Rory Kinnear

Production: Regent Capital, Magic Light Pictures, CinemaNX, Isle of Man Film, EFD Films
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Budget
$8M
Revenue
$3M
Full Cast (15 people)

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Wild Target

They said 'Take her out'. He got the wrong idea.

They said 'Take her out'. He got the wrong idea.

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98 min

Victor Maynard is a middle-aged, solitary assassin who lives to please his formidable mother, despite his own peerless reputation for lethal efficiency. His professional routine is interrupted when he finds himself drawn to one of his intended victims. After sparing her life, he unexpectedly acquires a young apprentice. 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.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Revenue$3,494,154
Release Date6/17/2010
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Cast

Bill Nighy

as Victor Maynard

Emily Blunt

as Rose

Rupert Grint

as Tony

Rupert Everett

as Ferguson

Eileen Atkins

as Mother

Martin Freeman

as Dixon

Geoff Bell

as Fabian

Rory Kinnear

as Gerry Bailey

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wild Target about?

Victor Maynard is a middle-aged, solitary assassin who lives to please his formidable mother, despite his own peerless reputation for lethal efficiency. His professional routine is interrupted when he…

How long is Wild Target?

1h 38m

When was Wild Target released?

June 17, 2010

Who directed Wild Target?

Jonathan Lynn

Who stars in Wild Target?

Bill Nighy, Emily Blunt, Rupert Grint

What genre is Wild Target?

Action, Comedy

What is Wild Target rated?

PG-13

Is Wild Target available to stream?

Yes, on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads