IMDb 3.6 1989 HD

Wired

Wired

1989
Comedy Drama Fantasy
112 min R USA
3.4 / 10
3.6 IMDB

The ghost of John Belushi looks back on his troubled life and career.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Larry Peerce
Starring
Michael Chiklis / Ray Sharkey / J. T. Walsh / Patti D'Arbanville / Lucinda Jenney / Alex Rocco / Gary Groomes / Jere Burns

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

melancholic introspective troubled spectral reflective somber unconventional poignant complex tragic cautionary dramatic

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
May 19, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Wired' dares to approach the legend of John Belushi from an unusual angle: that of his own ghost. Michael Chiklis is surprisingly effective as the spectral observer, lending a sense of weary introspection to Belushi's retrospective. The film…

A
Arthur Pendelton
May 19, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

The 1989 release 'Wired' grapples with the ghost of John Belushi, a premise that promises a unique insight but delivers a somewhat muddled experience. Michael Chiklis as the spectral comedian offers a performance that is more resigned than…

G
Genevieve Dubois
May 19, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

As a spectral memoir, 'Wired' offers a unique, albeit somber, perspective on the life and career of John Belushi. Michael Chiklis navigates the ethereal role of Belushi’s ghost with a quiet intensity, reflecting on a life lived at…

M
Marcus Thorne
May 19, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'Wired' attempts a bold, if ultimately uneven, exploration of John Belushi's legacy through the eyes of his spirit. Michael Chiklis embodies the ghostly presence, tasked with narrating a troubled past. The supporting cast, including Ray Sharkey and Lucinda…

E
Eleanor Vance
May 19, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The 1989 film 'Wired' presents an unconventional, spectral autopsy of John Belushi's life. Michael Chiklis takes on the spectral form of the late comedian, offering a detached yet poignant look back at his tumultuous journey. The performances, particularly…

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