Wild Child_
"New Girl. New School. New Rules."
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Wild Child earned $22.0M worldwide on a $20.0M budget — a 10% return on investment.
Year context
Wild Child was released 18 years ago in 2008.
CAST (20)
Emma Roberts
Poppy Moore
Alex Pettyfer
Freddie Kingsley
Natasha Richardson
Mrs. Kingsley
Kimberley Nixon
Kate
Juno Temple
Jennifer 'Drippy' Logan
Johnny Pacar
Roddy
Linzey Cocker
Josie
Aidan Quinn
Gerry Moore
Georgia King
Harriet Bentley
Sophie Wu
Kiki
Lexi Ainsworth
Molly Moore
Shelby Young
Ruby
Shirley Henderson
Matron
Nick Frost
Mr. Christopher
Selina Cadell
Mrs. Loughton
Daisy Donovan
Miss Rees-Withers
RT
Ruby Thomas
Jane
Jason Watkins
Mr. Nellist
ET
Eleanor Turner-Moss
Charlotte
MP
Maisie Preston
'Wow' Girl
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$20.0M
Budget
$22.0M
Revenue
+10%
ROI
BREAK EVEN
Verdict
STUDIOS (4)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
98 min (1h 38m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.7/10 (1,897 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$20,000,000
Box Office
$22,000,000
Profit
+$2,000,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Wild Child 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.
How long is Wild Child?
Wild Child has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Who directed Wild Child?
Wild Child was directed by Nick Moore.
Who stars in Wild Child?
The cast of Wild Child includes Emma Roberts, Alex Pettyfer, Natasha Richardson, Kimberley Nixon, Juno Temple.
How much did Wild Child make at the box office?
Wild Child earned $22,000,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $20,000,000.
What is the rating of Wild Child?
Wild Child has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 1,897 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Drama
Romance
KEYWORDS (16)
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