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Wild Child

2009

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.

Ages 12+Source checked

Why this age? Best suited to tweens and teens because of bullying, social cruelty, mild sexual references and kissing, teen drinking, and emotionally intense conflict; violence and language are generally mild. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age12+

Strongest cautions

  • Romance3/5
  • Alcohol or drugs2/5
  • Strong language2/5

Strongest positives

  • Positive messages4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Luxury, shopping, fashion, and grooming appear as part of the affluent teen setting, but the movie does not substantially promote specific brands or products.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Use of mild profanity and occasional name-calling.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

Teen crushes, dating, jealousy, and kissing are recurring parts of the plot, though romance is not the sole focus.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

No scary elements.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Mild sexual innuendo and suggestive teen banter.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Brief references to parties or drinking.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional pushing or school-related scuffles.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Character shows courage in facing personal growth and social challenges.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

Characters use creative means for both pranks and finding solutions to problems.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Features a somewhat diverse cast of students, though the story is focused on school social dynamics.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on school life and personal development.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

The development of deep, supportive friendships is a core element of the story.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes accountability, friendship, inclusion, teamwork, and personal growth over status and selfishness.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Poppy undergoes a positive transformation from a bratty teen to a more responsible and caring individual.

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  1. What message do you think the story most wants you to remember?
  2. How did relationships or romance affect the characters’ choices?
  3. Which choice in Wild Child would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Wild Child, and what caused that change?
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