Wild Child (2008) movie poster

Wild Child (2008)

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ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 81%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 40% (RT: 40%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyDramaRomance

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Director
Nick Moore
Runtime
1h 38m
Country
France, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.7/10 (1,907 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
40%
Cast
Emma Roberts as Poppy Moore
Alex Pettyfer as Freddie Kingsley
Natasha Richardson as Mrs. Kingsley
Juno Temple as Jennifer 'Drippy' Logan
Johnny Pacar as Roddy
Linzey Cocker as Josie
Aidan Quinn as Gerry Moore
Most people think so. 81% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,907 votes. Critics scored it lower at 40%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Emma Roberts spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • Nick Moore cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

Wild Child is a 2008 comedy, drama, romance film directed by Nick Moore. 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. The film has been rated by 1,907 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Wild Child delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Wild Child (2008) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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