


Film · Released
The Wild Child
“At last an adult film to which you can take your children.”
The Wild Child at a glance
The Wild Child is a 1970 drama and history film, running 1h 23m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: G in the United Kingdom.
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Rated G in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1970-02-26
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Director
- François Truffaut
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.1 / 10 · 319 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmThe 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.
Cast
14 names
Jean-Pierre CargolVictor, l'Enfant Sauvage
François TruffautLe Dr Jean Itard
Françoise SeignerMadame Guerin
Jean DastéProfessor Philippe Pinel
Claude MillerMonsieur Lemeri
Paul VilléRemy
Mathieu SchiffmanMathieu
Jean GruaultVisitor at Institute
Gitt MagriniCountrywoman
Jean-François StéveninCountryman
Laura TruffautGirl at Farm
Eva TruffautGirl at FarmQuestions about The Wild Child
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Wild Child in the United Kingdom?
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Is The Wild Child suitable for children?
The Wild Child is rated G in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Wild Child on PelisPlus UK?
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What is The Wild Child about?
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.
How long is The Wild Child?
The Wild Child runs for 1h 23m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Wild Child trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play TRUFFAUT'S WILD CHILD without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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