The Wild Child
“At last an adult film to which you can take your children.”
The true story of Victor of Aveyron. In a French forest circa 1798, an abandoned child — feral, filthy and mentally impaired — is found. Dr Jean Marc Gaspard Itard becomes interested in the case and patiently attempts to civilise the boy.
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Where is The Wild Child streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV | — |
| Canada | Tubi TV | — |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
About The Wild Child
The Wild Child is a 1970 French-language drama and history film directed by François Truffaut. The cast is led by Jean-Pierre Cargol, François Truffaut, Françoise Seigner. It has a runtime of 1h 23m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.
The Wild Child was produced by Les Films du Carrosse and Les Productions Artistes Associés and made in France. It was released on February 26, 1970, and carries a G certification.
- Director
- François Truffaut
- Writers
- François Truffaut, Jean Gruault
- Release date
- February 26, 1970
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France
- Production
- Les Films du Carrosse, Les Productions Artistes Associés
The Wild Child cast & crew
The Wild Child was directed by François Truffaut and written by François Truffaut and Jean Gruault.
The cast features Jean-Pierre Cargol as Victor, l'Enfant Sauvage, François Truffaut as Le Dr Jean Itard, Françoise Seigner as Madame Guerin, Jean Dasté as Professor Philippe Pinel, Annie Miller as Madame Lemeri, and Claude Miller as Monsieur Lemeri.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Néstor Almendros.
Is The Wild Child worth watching?
The Wild Child holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 304 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 23m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, The Wild Child is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Wild Child
In United States, you can stream The Wild Child on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, and MGM Plus. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Wild Child
Jean-Pierre Cargol
Victor, l'Enfant Sauvage
François Truffaut
Le Dr Jean Itard
Françoise Seigner
Madame Guerin
Jean Dasté
Professor Philippe Pinel
Annie Miller
Madame Lemeri
Claude Miller
Monsieur Lemeri
Paul Villé
Remy
Nathan Miller
Baby Lemeri
Mathieu Schiffman
Mathieu
Jean Gruault
Visitor at Institute
Gitt Magrini
Countrywoman
Jean-François Stévenin
Countryman
The Wild Child — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Wild Child in United States?
The Wild Child is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is The Wild Child on fuboTV?
Yes — The Wild Child is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is The Wild Child in?
The Wild Child is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Wild Child?
The Wild Child runs 1 hours 23 minutes (83 minutes).
▸What is The Wild Child rated?
The Wild Child is rated G. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 304 ratings.
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