Wilder Napalm (1993)
A fiery sibling rivalry meets a love triangle in this offbeat 1993 fantasy-comedy about two brothers with the power to start fires with their minds.
Wilder Napalm - Movie Information
- Original Title: Wilder Napalm
- Release Year: 1993
- Directed by: Glenn Gordon Caron
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Fantasy, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Romance
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 1h 49m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): August 20, 1993 (United States - PG-13)
- Production Companies: TriStar Pictures, Baltimore Pictures
- Production Countries: United States of America
Wilder Napalm - Plot
Wilder and Wallace are brothers and pyrokinetics. Ever since childhood they've been able to start fires with their minds but following a tragedy in which they accidentally killed a man, the brothers have grown up very differently. Wilder has become a regular 9-5 workaday joe but Wallace performs his feats with a traveling circus. When the circus comes to Wilder's home town Wallace starts coming on strong to Wilder's wife, Vida who, ironically, is a slight pyromaniac.
Wilder Napalm - Trailer
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Wilder Napalm - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Glenn Gordon Caron
Main Cast
- Debra Winger
- Dennis Quaid
- Arliss Howard
- M. Emmet Walsh
- Jim Varney
- Mimi Lieber
- Marvin J. McIntyre
- Justin LaBlanc
- Lance Lee Baxley
- Peter Willie
Writers
- Vince Gilligan
Producers
- Mark Johnson
- Stuart Cornfeld
Wilder Napalm - FAQs
What is Wilder Napalm about?
Wilder Napalm follows two estranged brothers, both gifted with pyrokinesis — the ability to start fires with their minds. When Wallace joins a traveling circus and rolls into his brother Wilder's hometown, old tensions flare up, especially when he starts pursuing Wilder's wife, Vida, who has a fiery streak of her own.
Is Wilder Napalm worth watching?
It's a cult oddity that never quite found its audience on release but has charm to spare. The chemistry between Debra Winger, Dennis Quaid, and Arliss Howard keeps things entertaining, and the quirky premise — pyrokinetic brothers in a love triangle — makes it a genuinely unique watch for fans of offbeat 1990s comedies.
Where can you stream Wilder Napalm?
You can catch Wilder Napalm for free with ads on Tubi TV. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home — so there are plenty of ways to track it down.
Who wrote the screenplay for Wilder Napalm?
The screenplay was written by Vince Gilligan — yes, the same Vince Gilligan who would later create Breaking Bad. Wilder Napalm was one of his earliest produced scripts, and you can already spot his taste for morally complex characters and darkly comic situations in the story's sibling rivalry and dangerous supernatural gifts.
Who are the main actors in Wilder Napalm?
The film stars Debra Winger as Vida, Dennis Quaid as the showboating circus performer Wallace, and Arliss Howard as his quieter, more grounded brother Wilder. M. Emmet Walsh and Jim Varney round out the supporting cast, adding plenty of color to this small-town setting.
What is the age rating for Wilder Napalm?
Wilder Napalm is rated PG-13, making it suitable for teens and up. The rating reflects the film's comedic tone and fantastical elements rather than any heavy content — it's a fairly light watch despite the fire-starting premise.
Did Wilder Napalm perform well at the box office?
Wilder Napalm had a very modest theatrical run, earning just under $85,000 at the box office — a far cry from a hit. The film struggled to connect with mainstream audiences on release, though it has since earned a small cult following among fans of quirky 1990s genre films.
What movies are similar to Wilder Napalm?
If you enjoy Wilder Napalm's blend of fantasy, romance, and offbeat comedy, you might also like Date with an Angel (1987), Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992), Meet Cute (2022), or Next Exit (2022). All share that same playful, slightly surreal energy with a romantic thread running through them.
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