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A Kid

Play trailer Poster for A Kid 2016,  1h 38m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 83% 6 Reviews Tomatometer 91% Fewer than 50 Ratings Popcornmeter
83% Tomatometer 6 Reviews 91% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
Although Mathieu has never met or known his father, he is called one morning and notified of the man's death in Canada. After learning he has two brothers, he goes to the funeral and encounters hostility from the rest of the family.

Critics Reviews

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Raquel Stecher Quelle Movies Sep 28, 2024
a poignant family drama about self-discovery and navigating complicated family dynamics. Go to Full Review
Vladan Petkovic Cineuropa Sep 2, 2020
A warm-hearted, audience-friendly affair that tackles family love and personal identity, taking these issues to emotional depths that touch the viewer profoundly. Go to Full Review
Andrea G. Bermejo Cinemanía (Spain) Aug 17, 2017
Philippe Lioret talks about paternofilial relationships in a thriller with a family drama gift wrap. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Diego Batlle Otroscines.com Aug 15, 2017
3.5/5
A valuable film about family relationships that oscillates between a thriller and drama. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
José Martín El antepenúltimo mohicano Apr 17, 2017
One of those little jewels that should not go unnoticed by lovers of the best European cinema. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
T'Cha Dunlevy Montreal Gazette Jan 10, 2017
2.5/5
Things come together in the home stretch, giving the film a certain poignancy... but it's not quite enough to make up for the time lost in the first hour-and-change of this earnest, plodding tale. Go to Full Review
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Audience Reviews

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Theodore S Jan 12, 2018 This movie is a rare treat. One critic´s quote read ´Like carved out of one piece.´ Perfect description. Left me in awe.
Leia R Aug 26, 2017 Un film touchant. Le genre de "touchant" qui fait naitre un sourire en coin et une larme à l'oeil. C'est un film tout en retenue. La psychologie des personnages développée de manière satisfaisante ainsi que le caractère réaliste du jeu ne passe pas inaperçu. J'aurais aucune misère à croire que ces personnages habitent à un coin de rue de chez moi. Tout au long du film, le rythme ni pressé, ni contemplatif crée chez le spectateur une curiosité grandissante quant aux sort des différents personnages. Personnages que l'on a un peu de difficulté à quitter, tout comme le protagoniste, après un si court séjour. Pour ma part, ce film d'abord humain, ensuite intriguant et attendrissant est une réussite. See more
Leia G Aug 9, 2017 El hijo de Jean [2016]
Leia W Mar 5, 2017 This story takes its time to tell and quietly reveals emotions long buried in several characters. The film is rewarding as we watch Mathieu respond to the complicated events unfolding before him. He thought he was going to meet his brothers for the first time, but so much more lays hidden and it's a joy to watch this unfolding. This character has such an innate decency and authenticity that he draws everyone in, including the viewer. A slow simmer of a film, I enjoyed ever minute. The lead actor's performance is wrenching and understated. See more
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A Kid

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Movie Info

Synopsis Although Mathieu has never met or known his father, he is called one morning and notified of the man's death in Canada. After learning he has two brothers, he goes to the funeral and encounters hostility from the rest of the family.
Director
Philippe Lioret
Producer
Marielle Duigou, Philippe Lioret
Screenwriter
Philippe Lioret, Natalie Carter, Jean-Paul Dubois
Production Co
France 3 Cinéma, Fin Août Productions, Item 7
Genre
Drama
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 4, 2017
Runtime
1h 38m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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