---
title: "Wild Target"
year: 2010
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/wild-target-2010"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 44147
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Wild Target (2010) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/wild-target-2010

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Wild Target is a film first released in 2010. Catalogued under Action, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Regent Capital, Magic Light Pictures, CinemaNX. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A solitary middle-aged assassin spares his intended victim and unexpectedly acquires a young apprentice."

### Why Watch
- features a middle-aged solitary assassin
- includes an unexpected apprentice and target dynamic

### Caveats & Content Note
- involves thwarting an unhappy client's murderous attentions
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains action themes suitable for a PG-13 audience.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, comedy, quirky, thrilling

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/wild-target-2010#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jonathan Lynn
- **Networks / Studios**: Regent Capital, Magic Light Pictures, CinemaNX

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*
- **Graham Seed** as *Appraiser*
- **James O'Donnell** as *Barney*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the main character of Wild Target?
The main character is Victor Maynard, a middle-aged, solitary assassin.

### Q: What interrupts Victor Maynard's professional routine?
His routine is interrupted when he finds himself drawn to one of his intended victims and spares her life.

### Q: Does Victor Maynard work alone?
He unexpectedly acquires a young apprentice and is accompanied by his two new companions.

### Q: What do his new companions believe Victor's profession is?
They believe Victor is a private detective.

### Q: What is Victor trying to thwart?
He is attempting to thwart the murderous attentions of his unhappy client.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Wild Target — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/44147)

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