The Child(2005)
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.
Directed by Luc Dardenne, Jean-Pierre Dardenne
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Cast
Jérémie Renier
Bruno
Déborah François
Sonia
Olivier Gourmet
Policier
Jérémie Segard
Steve
Stéphane Bissot
La receleuse
François Olivier
Remy
Mireille Bailly
Mère de Bruno
Fabrizio Rongione
Jeune Bandit
Anne Gerard
Commerçante
Bernard Marbaix
Commerçante
Jean-Claude Boniverd
Le Policier en civil
Frédéric Bodson
Bandit plus âgé
Marie-Rose Roland
Une infirmière
Leon Michaux
Policier Commissariat
Delphine Tomson
La fille aux cheveux rouges
Stéphane Marsin
Jeune Homme
Samuel De Ryck
Thomas
Hicham Tiberkanine
Abdel
The Child — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Child?+
The Child is available to stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Child come out?+
The Child was released in 2005.
How long is The Child?+
The Child runs for 96 minutes (1 hour and 36 minutes).
Who directed The Child?+
The Child was directed by Luc Dardenne and Jean-Pierre Dardenne.
Who stars in The Child?+
The Child stars Jérémie Renier, Déborah François, Olivier Gourmet, Jérémie Segard and Stéphane Bissot.
Is The Child worth watching?+
The Child holds a 7.1/10 rating from 295 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama.
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