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Wild Child

  • 20082008
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
56K
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POPULARITY
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291
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Natasha Richardson, Emma Roberts, and Juno Temple in Wild Child (2008)
A rebellious Malibu princess is shipped off to a strict English boarding school by her father.
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A rebellious Malibu princess is shipped off to a strict English boarding school by her father.A rebellious Malibu princess is shipped off to a strict English boarding school by her father.A rebellious Malibu princess is shipped off to a strict English boarding school by her father.

IMDb RATING
6.1/10
56K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,989
291
  • Director
    • Nick Moore
  • Writer
    • Lucy Dahl
  • Stars
    • Emma Roberts
    • Aidan Quinn
    • Natasha Richardson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Nick Moore
  • Writer
    • Lucy Dahl
  • Stars
    • Emma Roberts
    • Aidan Quinn
    • Natasha Richardson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 84User reviews
    • 44Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

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    Emma Roberts in Wild Child (2008)
    Emma Roberts, Juno Temple, Linzey Cocker, Ruby Thomas, Sophie Wu, and Kimberley Nixon in Wild Child (2008)
    Sophie Wu in Wild Child (2008)
    Kimberley Nixon in Wild Child (2008)
    Juno Temple, Linzey Cocker, and Sophie Wu in Wild Child (2008)
    Emma Roberts and Alex Pettyfer in Wild Child (2008)
    Alex Pettyfer in Wild Child (2008)
    Emma Roberts in Wild Child (2008)
    Emma Roberts, Juno Temple, Linzey Cocker, Sophie Wu, and Kimberley Nixon in Wild Child (2008)
    Emma Roberts in Wild Child (2008)
    Emma Roberts, Juno Temple, Linzey Cocker, Sophie Wu, and Kimberley Nixon in Wild Child (2008)
    Emma Roberts, Juno Temple, Linzey Cocker, Sophie Wu, and Kimberley Nixon in Wild Child (2008)

    Top cast

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    Emma Roberts
    Emma Roberts
    • Poppyas Poppy
    Aidan Quinn
    Aidan Quinn
    • Gerry Mooreas Gerry Moore
    Natasha Richardson
    Natasha Richardson
    • Mrs. Kingsleyas Mrs. Kingsley
    Lexi Ainsworth
    Lexi Ainsworth
    • Mollyas Molly
    Shelby Young
    Shelby Young
    • Rubyas Ruby
    Johnny Pacar
    Johnny Pacar
    • Roddyas Roddy
    Georgia King
    Georgia King
    • Harrietas Harriet
    Ruby Thomas
    • Janeas Jane
    Eleanor Turner-Moss
    • Charlotteas Charlotte
    Kimberley Nixon
    Kimberley Nixon
    • Kateas Kate
    Maisie Preston
    • 'Wow' Girlas 'Wow' Girl
    Juno Temple
    Juno Temple
    • Drippyas Drippy
    Sophie Wu
    Sophie Wu
    • Kikias Kiki
    Linzey Cocker
    Linzey Cocker
    • Josieas Josie
    Shirley Henderson
    Shirley Henderson
    • Matronas Matron
    Alex Pettyfer
    Alex Pettyfer
    • Freddieas Freddie
    Selina Cadell
    Selina Cadell
    • Mrs. Loughtonas Mrs. Loughton
    Jason Watkins
    Jason Watkins
    • Mr. Nellistas Mr. Nellist
    • Director
      • Nick Moore
    • Writer
      • Lucy Dahl
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Since Malibu brat Poppy Moore's mom passed away, she has pushed her rich, usually absent dad Gerry shamelessly. When his patience wears out, she's shipped off to her mother's former English boarding school for girls, Abbey Mount. On her first day she makes enemies of most dorm mates, especially dominant lacrosse school captain Harriet, and the school's principal Mrs. Kingsley. Unwilling to accept the strict regime, she decides to misbehave and take the blame for everyone until she's dismissed. The school's only appealing feature for her is Kingsley's dashing son Freddie. When the dream prince transfers his favor from ambitious, uptight Harriet to unruly Poppy, that changes everything. —KGF Vissers
    boarding schoolnew girlteen movierebellious daughterculture clash141 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • New Girl. New School. New Rules.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for some coarse and suggestive content, sex references and language - all involving teens
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This was Natasha Richardson's final film before her death on March 18, 2009.
    • Goofs
      Kate and the others tell Poppy that Freddie got caught with a girl in "the third grade". British schools refer to "years" not "grades".
    • Quotes

      Poppy: When the headgirl has earned my respect, then I will shake her hand, biatch!

      Harriet: I'm sorry?

      Poppy: Apology accepted.

    • Crazy credits
      The end credits begin with scrapbook cutouts of Poppy and her new life at Abbey Mount, later showing a clip of her and her new friends at Poppy's beach house in Malibu.
    • Connections
      Featured in Making 'Wild Child' (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Shut Up and Drive
      Written by Gillian Gilbert (as Gillian Lesley Gilbert), Peter Hook, Bernard Sumner, Stephen Morris, Evan Rogers (as Evan A. Rogers) and Carl Sturken (as Carl Allen Sturken)

      Performed by Rihanna

      Courtesy of Island Def Jam

      Under license from Universal Music Operations Ltd

    User reviews84

    Review
    Top review
    A great brain off comedy
    This film is about a American teenage girl with severe conduct problems. Her father sends her to a British boarding school in order to have her cleaned up.

    "Wild Child" is a light hearted teen comedy. The abundance of hair dressing scenes, shopping scenes and dancing scenes is an indication that "Wild Child" is a fluffy movie that goes very well with popcorn. Though Poppy's behaviour is unacceptable at times, the film makes a point in saying that a person who displays bad behaviour is not equivalent to a bad person. It gives hope and support to troubled people who are rejected and disliked due to their bad behaviour.

    The plot is realistic and yet dramatic enough to keep viewers interested. The friendships that Poppy created are well portrayed and told. The ending is heartwarming and satisfying. "Wild Child" is a great brain off comedy, and I enjoyed watching it.
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    5
    • Gordon-11
    • Apr 17, 2009

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 15, 2008 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • France
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Asi kız
    • Filming locations
      • Robin Hood's Bay, Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • StudioCanal
      • Relativity Media
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $21,972,336
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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