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Wild Child

2008·Movie
1h 38min·PG-13

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No stream option in US yet.

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Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age10
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Plenty of cringe comedy and situational comedy

  • Cringe Humor8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Growing up, everyday modern life, and family

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Character Depth6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5

Who it's for

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About

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.
Teen Coming-of-AgeBritish Boarding School DramaFish-Out-of-Water ComedyClass Culture ClashLight Romantic SubplotCringe-Humor HeavyFeel-Good Transformation ArcSummer Camp VibePop-Punk AestheticAccessible Young Adult Film

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Wild Child

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wild Child legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Wild Child worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Wild Child rated?

PG-13Strong languageSexual content

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How long is Wild Child?

1 h 38 min

Wild Child runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Wild Child?

Critics40
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate Wild Child higher (62) than critics (40). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Wild Child a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$22 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $22 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is Wild Child in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Wild Child?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Wild Child in 74 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Wild Child, including Off to Boarding School, Only Known by Their Nickname, Foolish Sibling, Responsible Sibling.