The Childhood of a Leader(2016)
Witness the birth of a terrifying ego.
The Childhood of a Leader Synopsis
The chilling story of a young American boy living in France in 1918 whose father is working for the US government on the creation of the Treaty of Versailles. What he witnesses helps to mold his beliefs – and we witness the birth of a terrifying ego.
The Childhood of a Leader (2016) is a drama film directed by Brady Corbet, released on May 13, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Bérénice Bejo, Liam Cunningham, Stacy Martin and Yolande Moreau. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 191 ratings.
- Director:
- Brady Corbet
- Writers:
- Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold, Jean-Paul Sartre
- Producers:
- Helena Danielsson, Brady Corbet, Antoine de Clermont-Tonnerre
- Cinematographer:
- Lol Crawley
- Composer:
- Scott Walker
- Production:
- Bow + Arrow Entertainment, Bron Capital Partners, Scion Pictures, Crystal Wealth, Unanimous Entertainment, MACT Productions, Filmteam, Studio l'Équipe, SCOPE Pictures
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Status:
- Released
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The Childhood of a Leader Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bérénice Bejo
as The Mother
Liam Cunningham
as The Father
Stacy Martin
as Adelaide / The Teacher
Yolande Moreau
as The Maid
Jacques Boudet
as The Priest
Robert Pattinson
as Charles Marker / The Leader
Tom Sweet
as Prescott, the Boy
Sophie Lane Curtis
as Laura
Rebecca Dayan
as Edith
Michael Epp
as Economist
Pető Kata
as Housemaid
Mark Phelan
as Mr. Advisor
Key crew
Directed by Brady Corbet, written by Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold and Jean-Paul Sartre, produced by Helena Danielsson, Brady Corbet and Antoine de Clermont-Tonnerre.
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The Childhood of a Leader Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 191 ratings.
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The Childhood of a Leader – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Childhood of a Leader online?
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The Childhood of a Leader (2016) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Sundance Now, MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Childhood of a Leader?
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The main cast of The Childhood of a Leader (2016) includes Bérénice Bejo, Liam Cunningham, Stacy Martin, Yolande Moreau and Jacques Boudet. The film was directed by Brady Corbet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Childhood of a Leader released?
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The Childhood of a Leader was released on May 13, 2016 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is The Childhood of a Leader worth watching?
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The Childhood of a Leader (2016) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 191 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 Childhood of a Leader?
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