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title: "Wild Is the Wind"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/wild-is-the-wind-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1033107
imdb_id: "tt22437050"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 123
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 77
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Wild Is the Wind (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/wild-is-the-wind-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Wild Is the Wind" (2022).
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Wild Is the Wind.
Year: 2022.
Release Date (US): 10/28/2022.
Genres: Crime and Drama.
Runtime: 2h 3m.
Director: Fabian Medea.
Origin: South African.
Plot: Two corrupt police officers investigate the brutal murder of a young girl. Tensions come to a head in their small, racially-segregated town. The film depicts corruption and racism in the South African judicial system. The victim is an Afrikaner girl found in the bush.
Cast: Mothusi Magano and Frank Rautenbach play the two corrupt policemen.
Draft 1:
        Wild Is the Wind is a 2022 South African crime drama film directed by Fabian Medea. The movie has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes and was released in the United States on October 2

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Fabian Medea
- **Networks / Studios**: Pressure Cooker Studios, Known Associates Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mothusi Magano** as *Vusi Matsoso*
- **Chris Chameleon** as *Wilhelm*
- **Frank Rautenbach** as *John Smit*
- **Izel Bezuidenhout** as *Melissa*
- **Phoenix Baaitse** as *Slick*
- **Deon Coetzee** as *Martin Van Der Walt*
- **Brendon Daniels** as *Mongo*
- **Michelle Douglas** as *Lizette Van Der Walt*
- **Nicola Hanekom** as *Marie Smit*
- **Campbell Meas** as *Olivia Green*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Wild Is the Wind online?
Wild Is the Wind is currently available to watch or stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Wild Is the Wind worth watching?
Wild Is the Wind holds a community rating of 5.6/10 based on 77 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Wild Is the Wind and when was it released?
Wild Is the Wind is a feature film with a runtime of 123 minutes. It was released in 2022. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Wild Is the Wind?
Wild Is the Wind was directed by Fabian Medea.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Wild Is the Wind — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1033107)
- [Wild Is the Wind (2022) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22437050/fullcredits/)
- [Wild Is the Wind (2022 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Is_the_Wind_(2022_film))
- [Wild Is the Wind (2022) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/1033107-wild-is-the-wind/cast)
- [Watch Wild Is the Wind (2022) Full Movie Online](https://watch.plex.tv/)

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