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Wildflower

Wildflower

A little heartache, a lot of love.

20237.41h 45m

Overview

The story of Bea Johnson from birth to graduation as she navigates life with an intellectually disabled parent and an extended family who can't quite agree on the best way to help.

Directed by Matt Smukler
Written by Jana Savage, Matt Smukler
Produced by Ethan Lazar, Billie Lourd, Katie McNeill
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Top Cast

Kiernan Shipka

Kiernan Shipka

Bea Johnson

Alexandra Daddario

Alexandra Daddario

Joy

Charlie Plummer

Charlie Plummer

Ethan

Jean Smart

Jean Smart

Peg

Jacki Weaver

Jacki Weaver

Loretta

Kannon Omachi

Kannon Omachi

Nia

Dash Mihok

Dash Mihok

Derek

Reid Scott

Reid Scott

Ben

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Samantha Hyde

Sharon

Ryan Kiera Armstrong

Ryan Kiera Armstrong

Young Bea

Themes & Keywords

high schooldysfunctional family

About Wildflower

Wildflower is a comedy, drama film released in 2023 exploring themes of high school, dysfunctional family. Directed by Matt Smukler, it stars Kiernan Shipka, Alexandra Daddario, Charlie Plummer. The story of Bea Johnson from birth to graduation as she navigates life with an intellectually disabled parent and an extended family who can't quite agree on the best way to help.

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