The Wild Child fingerprint
A , drama: , but gripping, .
Good for family movie night · friends night · kids
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At last an adult film to which you can take your children.
The true story of Victor of Aveyron. In a French forest circa 1798, an abandoned child — feral, filthy and mentally impaired — is found. Dr Jean Marc Gaspard Itard becomes interested in the case and patiently attempts to civilise the boy.
Historical DramaComing-of-Age StorySocial CommentaryCharacter StudyPhilosophical ExplorationEducationalFrench New WaveHumanistNature vs. Nurture
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Is The Wild Child worth watching?
86
ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 94). Critics rate it higher (97 out of 100) than audiences (77).
Is The Wild Child okay for kids?
G
Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Is The Wild Child plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is The Wild Child in English?
French
No, it was made in French.

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