The Wilds (2020)
Stranded teen girls forge intimate bonds and clash over dark secrets on a mysterious, desolate island.
A group of teen girls from different backgrounds must fight for survival after a plane crash strands them on a deserted island. The castaways both clash and bond as they learn more about each other, the secrets they keep, and the traumas they've all endured. But there’s just one twist… these girls did not end up on this island by accident.
How intense is The Wilds?
The Wilds is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What The Wilds feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittymelancholyintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Wilds
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 7, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Wilds for you?
Is The Wilds scary?
Only a little. The Wilds has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Wilds gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Wilds sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Wilds OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
Where can I stream The Wilds?
The Wilds is streaming on Prime Video.
Does The Wilds have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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