Wildflower Movie (2022) Cast, Release Date, Story, Budget, Collection, Poster, Trailer, Review

Wildflower

R
English
March 17, 2023
1hr 45min
Status: released

Trailer, Teaser & Videos

Wildflower Movie Details:

Country United States
Language English
GenreComedy, Drama
Release DateSeptember 12, 2022 (TIFF)
March 17, 2023 (United States)
Running Time1hr 45min
Age ratingR
CastKiernan Shipka
Dash Mihok
Charlie Plummer
Alexandra Daddario
Brad Garrett
Reid Scott
Erika Alexander
Samantha Hyde
Jacki Weaver
Jean Smart
Directed by Matt Smukler
Story byMatt Smukler
Jana Savage
Screenplay byJana Savage
Produced byEthan Lazar
Billie Lourd
Katie McNeill
Kyle Owens
Chris Parker
Jamie Patricof
Austen Rydell
Dylan Sellers
Cinematography by Jeff Cutter
Edited by JC Bond
Music byChad Fischer
Production CompanyeOne
Limelight
Morning Moon
Hunting Lane Films
Distributor Momentum Pictures

Wildflower Movie Cast and Characters:

  • Kiernan Shipka as Bambi “Bea” Johnson
  • Dash Mihok as Derek Johnson
  • Charlie Plummer as Ethan
  • Jean Smart as Peg
  • Brad Garrett as Earl
  • Alexandra Daddario as Joy
  • Samantha Hyde as Sharon Johnson
  • Jacki Weaver as Loretta
  • Erika Alexander as Mary
  • Reid Scott as Ben
  • Victor Rasuk as Mr. Vasquez
  • Kannon Omachi as Nia
  • Chris Mulkey as Hal

Storyline:

Based on a true story, The film follows Bea Johnson from birth to graduation as she navigates life with two intellectually disabled parents and an extended family who can’t quite agree on the best way to help.

About Wildflower Movie:

  • The film was inspired by Smukler’s niece, and was originally conceived of as a short film before being developed as a feature film.
  • The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its acting and direction while criticizing its handling of themes such as disability rights.
  • The filmmakers consulted disability representation activist Elaine Hall during development.
  • The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 12, 2022. Wildflower was released by Momentum Pictures on March 17, 2023, in the United States and Canada.

Where to Watch Wildflower (Stream)

Hulu
stream
Amazon Prime Video
stream

Share!

Recommendations