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Wild Child

2008Movie1 h 38 minPG-13

ComedyFamily
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes40%62%

A hopeful comedy movie about growing up and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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New Girl. New School. New Rules.

Sixteen-year-old Poppy has everything her unlimited credit cards can buy, and a spoiled attitude to match. After a final thoughtless prank, her exasperated father ships her off to boarding school in England. There, Poppy meets her match in a stern headmistress and a class full of girls who will not tolerate her selfishness.

Feels like

  • Teen Coming-of-Age
  • British Boarding School Drama
  • Fish-Out-of-Water Comedy
  • Class Culture Clash
  • Light Romantic Subplot
  • Cringe-Humor Heavy
  • Feel-Good Transformation Arc
  • Summer Camp Vibe
  • Pop-Punk Aesthetic
  • Accessible Young Adult Film

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Nick Moore
Written by
Lucy Dahl
Produced by
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Diana Phillips
Music by
Michael Price

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Facts

August 15, 2008 · 1 h 38 min · PG-13

Released
August 15, 2008
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
France, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$22 million
Available in
74 countries

Tropes

Off to Boarding School, Only Known by Their Nickname, Foolish Sibling, Responsible Sibling +9

  • Off to Boarding School
  • Only Known by Their Nickname
  • Foolish Sibling, Responsible Sibling
  • Teacher's Pet
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Tranquil Fury
  • Meaningful Name
  • Culture Clash
  • Foreshadowing
  • Spotting the Thread
  • Reasonable Authority Figure
  • Alpha Bitch

12 of 75 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Wild Child?"

Questions about Wild Child

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wild Child?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Wild Child from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 14 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Wild Child worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (40).

Is Wild Child okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageSexual content

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Wild Child make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Wild Child?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Wild Child use?

Off to Boarding SchoolOnly Known by Their NicknameFoolish Sibling, Responsible SiblingTeacher's PetDeadpan SnarkerTranquil FuryMeaningful NameCulture ClashForeshadowingSpotting the ThreadReasonable Authority FigureAlpha Bitchand 63 more

TV Tropes lists 75 tropes for it, including Off to Boarding School, Only Known by Their Nickname, and Foolish Sibling, Responsible Sibling.