---
title: "Wicked"
year: 1998
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/wicked-1998"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 44046
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Wicked (1998) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/wicked-1998

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Wicked is a film first released in 1998. Catalogued under Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Frankestein Entertainment, Flipped Out Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A suburban murder spirals into unsettling family turmoil."

### Why Watch
- Tense suburban setting
- Strong atmospheric tension
- Compelling character dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- R rating limits younger viewers
- Short runtime may feel abrupt
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains graphic murder and adult themes, making it appropriate for mature audiences only.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: thriller, dark, psychological, claustrophobic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/wicked-1998#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Steinberg
- **Networks / Studios**: Frankestein Entertainment, Flipped Out Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Julia Stiles** as *Ellie Christianson*
- **William R. Moses** as *Ben Christianson*
- **Patrick Muldoon** as *Lawson Smith*
- **Vanessa Zima** as *Inger Christianson*
- **Louise Myrback** as *Lena Anderson*
- **Chelsea Field** as *Karen Christianson*
- **Casey Rion** as *Leon*
- **Venessa Verdugo** as *Police Woman*
- **Michael Parks** as *Detective Boland*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is Wicked (1998)?
Wicked is classified as a thriller.

### Q: When was Wicked released in the United States?
It was released on January 17, 1998.

### Q: How long does the film run?
The runtime is 1 hour 28 minutes.

### Q: What rating does the film have?
Wicked is rated R.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the film?
After a mother is murdered in a suburban home, her teenage daughter adopts her mannerisms while the father becomes attracted to the live‑in nanny.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Wicked — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/44046)
- [Wicked (2024 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicked_(2024_film))
- [Watch Wicked (2024) Streaming Online | Peacock](https://www.peacocktv.com/stream-movies/wicked)
- [Wicked (2024) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1262426/)
- [Wicked (1931) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/80613-wicked/prehled/)
- [Wicked streaming: where to watch movie online? - JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/wicked-2021-0)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*