Wildflower

Wildflower is a comedy-drama following Bea Johnson from her birth through her graduation. The story centers on Bea as she grows up with parents who have intellectual disabilities, while her extended family struggles to agree on how to best support her. As she navigates the typical challenges of adolescence, Bea balances her desire for an independent life and romantic connection with a classmate named Ethan against her felt responsibility to care for her parents.

The film was directed by Matt Smukler and written by Jana Savage. It features Kiernan Shipka in the lead role as Bea, with Dash Mihok, Charlie Plummer, Alexandra Daddario, Brad Garrett, and Reid Scott appearing in supporting roles. The production was a joint effort between Canada and the United States, involving companies such as Entertainment One and Limelight.

Released in March 2023, the movie has a runtime of 105 minutes. Audience reception has been generally positive across platforms. On IMDb, the film holds a 6.9 rating based on 5,700 votes, while on TMDB, it has a slightly higher score of 7.4 from 131 votes.