The Child (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2005, The Child is a drama and romance film directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Bruno and Sonia, a young couple living off her benefit and the thefts committed by his gang, have a new source of money: their newborn son. Bruno, 20, and Sonia, 18, live off the young girl's allowance and the petty thefts committed by him and his gang. Sonia has just given birth to Jimmy, their child. The carefree Bruno, who until then had only cared about the here and now, must now learn to become a father.
Who’s in it. The Child stars Jérémie Renier as Bruno, Déborah François as Sonia, Olivier Gourmet as Policier and Jérémie Segard as Steve, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Child has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $5.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Child page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Child tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Child (2005)?
- In US, The Child is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Child worth watching?
- The Child holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Child?
- The Child stars Jérémie Renier, Déborah François, Olivier Gourmet, Jérémie Segard and Stéphane Bissot.
- When was The Child released?
- The Child was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.