Wild Child Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

"Wild Child" is a comedy about a rebellious teenage girl from Malibu who is sent to an English boarding school.

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

Sixteen-year-old Poppy (Emma Roberts) is a self-obsessed, incorrigible brat who lives a pampered life in her L.A. world. Though she's handed credit cards with unlimited balances and surrounded by countless hangers on, Poppy can't escape the mounting frustration she feels with her family situation. And she makes sure that everyone knows it.

After an over-the-top prank pushes her father (Aidan Quinn) one step too far, Poppy is shipped off to an English boarding school. Finding herself in a foreign world of early curfews, stern matrons and mandatory lacrosse, the American princess has finally met her match: a school of British girls who won't tolerate her spoiled ways.

Under the watchful eye of the school's headmistress (Natasha Richardson) and surrounded by a new circle of friends, Poppy begrudgingly realizes her bad-girl behavior will only get her so far. But just because she must grow into a fine young lady doesn't mean this "Wild Child" won't be spending every waking hour shaking up a very proper system...

Comedy Family Kids

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Wild Child.

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  Emma Roberts

  Nerve, Billionaire Boys Club

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  Johnny Pacar

  Playback, Selfie Dad

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  Sophie Wu

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  Jessica Ritchie

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  Elle Fitzapak

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  Juno Temple

  ... Drippy

  Roofman, Venom: The Last Dance

Crew Behind the Film

The Wild Child behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Nick Moore last directed Horrid Henry: The Movie and This Time Next Year. The film's writer Lucy Dahl last wrote Beyond the Blonde.

Director

Nick Moore

Screenwriters

Lucy Dahl
Daisy Donovan

Producers

Tim Bevan
Eric Fellner
Diana Phillips

Production Details

What we know about the Wild Child movie production.

Key Facts

• Lucy Dahl based the script on her own experiences; she is the daughter of author Roald Dahl and a boarding school alumna.

Production Updates for Wild Child

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed Wild Child movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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