The Hedgehog
“Let Life In.”
Paloma is a serious and highly articulate but deeply bored 11-year-old who has decided to kill herself on her 12th birthday. Fascinated by art and philosophy, she questions and documents her life and immediate circle, drawing trenchant and often hilarious observations on the world around her. But as her appointment with death approaches, Paloma finally meets some kindred spirits in her building's grumpy janitor and an enigmatic, elegant neighbor, both of whom inspire Paloma to question her rather pessimistic outlook on life.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | — | Fetch TV |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
About The Hedgehog
The Hedgehog is a 2009 French-language comedy and drama film directed by Mona Achache. The cast is led by Josiane Balasko, Garance Le Guillermic, Togo Igawa. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 400 ratings.
The Hedgehog was produced by Eagle Pictures, Les Films des Tournelles, and France 2 Cinéma and made in France and Italy. It was released on July 1, 2009, and carries a 12 certification.
- Director
- Mona Achache
- Writers
- Mona Achache
- Release date
- July 1, 2009
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- 12
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- Eagle Pictures, Les Films des Tournelles, France 2 Cinéma
The Hedgehog cast & crew
The Hedgehog was directed by Mona Achache and written by Mona Achache.
The cast features Josiane Balasko as Renée Michel, Garance Le Guillermic as Paloma Josse, Togo Igawa as Kakuro Ozu, Anne Brochet as Solange Josse, Ariane Ascaride as Manuela Lopez, and Wladimir Yordanoff as Paul Josse.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gabriel Yared, cinematography is by Patrick Blossier, and it was produced by Mark Lombardo and Anne-Dominique Toussaint.
Is The Hedgehog worth watching?
The Hedgehog holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 428 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, The Hedgehog is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Hedgehog
Josiane Balasko
Renée Michel
Garance Le Guillermic
Paloma Josse
Togo Igawa
Kakuro Ozu
Anne Brochet
Solange Josse
Ariane Ascaride
Manuela Lopez
Wladimir Yordanoff
Paul Josse
Sarah Le Picard
Colombe Josse
Jean-Luc Porraz
Jean-Pierre, tramp
Mona Heftre
Mrs. Meurisse
Gisèle Casadesus
Mrs. de Broglie
Samuel Achache
Tibère
Valérie Karsenti
Mother of Tibère
The Hedgehog — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Hedgehog in United States?
The Hedgehog is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Hedgehog in?
The Hedgehog is originally in French, with audio tracks including Japanese, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Hedgehog?
The Hedgehog runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is The Hedgehog rated?
The Hedgehog is rated 12. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 428 ratings.
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