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The Wild Wild West adaptations: films & series
Every version of The Wild Wild West — the films & series, compared across media.
The Wild Wild West blends the frontier Western and the spy-thriller in a world where secret agents ride into danger on horseback. At the heart of every version is the pairing of a quick-draw gunfighter and an inventive master of disguise, tasked with protecting a nation still raw from the Civil War. That same premise — part adventure, part science fiction, part comedy — has played out across television and film, each retelling shaped by its era and medium.
The Wild Wild West films
The Wild Wild West series
Frequently asked
Is the 1999 Wild Wild West film based on a TV show?
Yes. Wild Wild West (1999) is based on The Wild Wild West, the television series that debuted in 1965. Both share the same core premise: two agents — a gunfighter and an inventor — protecting the president from outlandish threats in the post-Civil War West.
How many versions of The Wild Wild West are there?
There are two screen versions in this collection: the original The Wild Wild West TV series (1965) and the theatrical film Wild Wild West (1999). Both follow the same iconic agent pairing across the frontier.
Which version of The Wild Wild West should I start with?
Start with The Wild Wild West TV series (1965), the original that established the world and characters. If you want a self-contained, action-packed retelling, Wild Wild West (1999) works as a standalone film.