The Child(2005)
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The Child Synopsis
A poor young Belgian mother wants her petty thief of a boyfriend to be gainfully employed to raise their newborn child, but he has other ideas.
The Child (2005) is a drama film directed by Luc Dardenne, released on September 14, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Jérémie Renier, Déborah François, Olivier Gourmet and Jérémie Segard. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 290 ratings.
- Director:
- Luc Dardenne
- Writers:
- Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
- Producers:
- Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne, Denis Freyd
- Cinematographer:
- Alain Marcoen
- Production:
- Les Films du Fleuve, SCOPE Invest, RTBF, Archipel 33>35, ARTE France Cinéma
- Revenue:
- $5,507,396
- Status:
- Released
The Child (2005) Trailer
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The Child Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jérémie Renier
as Bruno
Déborah François
as Sonia
Olivier Gourmet
as Policier
Jérémie Segard
as Steve
Stéphane Bissot
as La receleuse
- François Olivier
François Olivier
as Remy
Mireille Bailly
as Mère de Bruno
Fabrizio Rongione
as Jeune Bandit
- Anne Gerard
Anne Gerard
as Commerçante
Bernard Marbaix
as Commerçante
- Jean-Claude Boniverd
Jean-Claude Boniverd
as Le Policier en civil
Frédéric Bodson
as Bandit plus âgé
Key crew
Directed by Luc Dardenne, written by Jean-Pierre Dardenne and Luc Dardenne, produced by Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne and Denis Freyd.
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The Child Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 290 ratings.
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The Child – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Child online?
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The Child (2005) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Child?
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The main cast of The Child (2005) includes Jérémie Renier, Déborah François, Olivier Gourmet, Jérémie Segard and Stéphane Bissot. The film was directed by Luc Dardenne. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Child released?
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The Child was released on September 14, 2005 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Child worth watching?
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The Child (2005) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 290 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Child?
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Yes. The official The Child trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.