Wild Child (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2008, Wild Child is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Nick Moore, running about 98 minutes. “New Girl. New School. New Rules.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Wild Child stars Emma Roberts as Poppy Moore, Natasha Richardson as Mrs. Kingsley, Juno Temple as Jennifer 'Drippy' Logan and Johnny Pacar as Roddy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Wild Child has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $22M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wild Child page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wild Child tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wild Child (2008)?
- In US, Wild Child is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wild Child worth watching?
- Wild Child holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wild Child?
- Wild Child stars Emma Roberts, Natasha Richardson, Juno Temple, Johnny Pacar and Kimberley Nixon.
- When was Wild Child released?
- Wild Child was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.