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Wild Child

  • 2008
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
67K
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Natasha Richardson, Emma Roberts, Juno Temple, Ruby Thomas, Georgia King, and Kimberley Nixon 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 sent off to a strict English boarding school by her father. Unwilling to accept the strict regime, she decides to misbehave, in the hope of being dismissed fr... Read allA rebellious Malibu princess is sent off to a strict English boarding school by her father. Unwilling to accept the strict regime, she decides to misbehave, in the hope of being dismissed from school.A rebellious Malibu princess is sent off to a strict English boarding school by her father. Unwilling to accept the strict regime, she decides to misbehave, in the hope of being dismissed from school.

  • Director
    • Nick Moore
  • Writer
    • Lucy Dahl
  • Stars
    • Emma Roberts
    • Aidan Quinn
    • Natasha Richardson
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    67K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Nick Moore
    • Writer
      • Lucy Dahl
    • Stars
      • Emma Roberts
      • Aidan Quinn
      • Natasha Richardson
    • 93User reviews
    • 45Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Emma Roberts
    Emma Roberts
    • Poppy
    Aidan Quinn
    Aidan Quinn
    • Gerry Moore
    Natasha Richardson
    Natasha Richardson
    • Mrs. Kingsley
    Lexi Ainsworth
    Lexi Ainsworth
    • Molly
    Shelby Young
    Shelby Young
    • Ruby
    Johnny Pacar
    Johnny Pacar
    • Roddy
    Georgia King
    Georgia King
    • Harriet
    Ruby Thomas
    • Jane
    Eleanor Turner-Moss
    • Charlotte
    Kimberley Nixon
    Kimberley Nixon
    • Kate
    Maisie Preston
    Maisie Preston
    • 'Wow' Girl
    Juno Temple
    Juno Temple
    • Drippy
    Sophie Wu
    Sophie Wu
    • Kiki
    Linzey Cocker
    Linzey Cocker
    • Josie
    Shirley Henderson
    Shirley Henderson
    • Matron
    Alex Pettyfer
    Alex Pettyfer
    • Freddie
    Selina Cadell
    Selina Cadell
    • Mrs. Loughton
    Jason Watkins
    Jason Watkins
    • Mr. Nellist
    • Director
      • Nick Moore
    • Writer
      • Lucy Dahl
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    9MsBlonde_7

    Good Fun

    OK, so this film isn't going to win any Oscars but it does deliver.

    I saw this film this evening with friends (we're 18) and we had a good laugh and a good time watching it. Some of it#s content makes it quite a predictable teen movie but despite this the film is good fun and has some surprise moments.

    For those expecting a tween film like What A Girl Wants this is not it! There's a lot of swearing, sexual reference and drinking which is more like the kind of things normal 16 year olds do. This film has more of an edge than your usual teen flick and will definitely appeal to a wider range of ages. So give it a chance, it might surprise you.
    8lasiru

    A great Drama movie

    You have to absolutely see this movie. It contains lot of things movies these days don't have, like friendship, how you feel a friend let you down kind of things. actually I have to admit that it's so well written and Directed to make the viewer more emotional and to show the joy in friendship. this is a must watch movie and I prefer it to all persons who are aged above the MPAA rating of the film. And another thing about this movie is It's more real life than other movies I've seen like how characters behave kind of things and of course the movie casting Director had done a awesome job because the Actors and actresses fits well to the characters you'll definitely fell that when you are watching "Wild Child" movie. And the music is well matched to the scene and to the feeling of the scene. Everything is perfect the story line, direction, music This is a must watch movie as I mentioned before.
    7caersai

    Not bad at all

    Wild Child may be predictable, but what it lacks in substance it makes up in character evolution. It is your basic wild child gets sent away and becomes reformed type of movie, but there lies a deeper meaning hidden in this movie. The poster before me recommended this to children, and I can't help but wonder if that poster was a teen him/herself. Adults will enjoy this movie more than teenagers; teenagers rarely understand coming-of-age movies as they have yet to experience it.

    Wild Child is most assuredly a predictable movie, but don't let that stop you. It's also very heartwarming, charming, and may bring a tear to your eye. See it.
    Gordon-11

    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.
    8kisumansikkamaki

    Evergreen

    I saw this for the first time when I was 11, continued to watch it throughout my teenage years, and now in my twenties I decided to watch it again. Wild Child is simply a happy movie. It's ridiculous and at times embarrassing but it's also funny and wonderful. No matter how young or old I've been it has always left me with a smile on my face. It's very early 2000s and occasionally outdated but brilliant in its own right. Wild Child is a light rom-com with friendship and mischief and if you go in knowing what you'll get you won't be disappointed. In my eyes, this movie will always remain as an instant pick me up, no matter what the critics say.

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    • Trivia
      This was Natasha Richardson's final film before her death on March 18, 2009.
    • Goofs
      All websites (including Google itself) all say Wild Child has a run time of 2h04m but all websites with the movie only have the movie with a run time of 1h34m, the extra 30 minutes is important to the movie because it shows Poppy being more rebellious and her friendship growing more with her dorm mates. You can see small clips of the missing section within the extended trailer on YouTube.
    • 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

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    • Release date
      • February 24, 2009 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tiểu Thư Giang Hồ
    • Filming locations
      • Robin Hood's Bay, Whitby, North Yorkshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • StudioCanal
      • Relativity Media
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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $21,972,336
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 38m(98 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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