Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- irreverent
- witty
- provocative
- coming of age film night
- lgbtq cinema night
What critics said
Critics found the film an uneven but distinctive queer coming-of-age comedy-drama, with its frank treatment of sex and emotional fallout praised more consistently than its lead performance and bleached visual style.
What sets it apart
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Daniela's insatiable desire to explore sex, bodies, and relationships drives the narrative.
Daniela is raised Protestant and confronts conservative expectations around premarital sex.
The film foregrounds Daniela's attraction to different genders and her exploration of bisexuality.
Daniela's personal online writing provides an intimate channel for her sexual and emotional self-expression.
Films like Young and Wild, and why
The Miseducation of Cameron Post
teen sexual awakening, candid bisexuality, and bittersweet emotional consequences
The Diary of a Teenage Girl
youthful sexual experimentation, queer identity, and rebellious coming-of-age energy
Water Lilies
female adolescent desire, frank sexuality, and conflict with restrictive social norms
Blue Is the Warmest Color
lgbtq teen self-discovery presented with playful humor and emotional vulnerability
Movie Details
- Director
- Marialy Rivas
- Release Date
- 2012-03-29
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (155)
Cast
- Alicia Rodríguez
- María Gracia Omegna
- Felipe Pinto
- Ingrid Isensee
- Aline Küppenheim
- Alejandro Goic
- Tomás de Pablo
- Pablo Krögh
- Hernán Lacalle
- Andrea García-Huidobro
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Sundance Now, IFC Films Unlimited Apple TV channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Pijama Films
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Young and Wild about?
- A sexually curious Chilean teenager tests the limits of faith, desire, and intimacy while trying to author her own identity.
- What is Young and Wild like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Young and Wild as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Young and Wild violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Young and Wild.
- What did critics think of Young and Wild?
- Critics found the film an uneven but distinctive queer coming-of-age comedy-drama, with its frank treatment of sex and emotional fallout praised more consistently than its lead performance and bleached visual style.
- Which films are like Young and Wild?
- Films with a similar feel include The Miseducation of Cameron Post, The Diary of a Teenage Girl, Water Lilies, and Blue Is the Warmest Color.
- How long is Young and Wild?
- Young and Wild runs 92 minutes.
- Where can I watch Young and Wild?
- In United States, Young and Wild streams on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Sundance Now, IFC Films Unlimited Apple TV channel.
