The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet

Name: The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family
Released: 2013-10-16
Duration: 1 h 45 min
Cast: Kyle Catlett, Helena Bonham Carter, Judy Davis, Callum Keith Rennie, Niamh Wilson

2013, English. Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet.

Discover the extravagant journey.

A 10-year-old child prodigy cartographer secretly leaves his family's ranch in Montana where he lives with his cowboy father and scientist mother and travels across the country on board a freight train to receive an award at the Smithsonian Institute.

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Runtime: 1h 45m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: PG

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Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.9/10 from 920 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Released: 16 October 2013
Country: Canada, France
Written by: Guillaume Laurant, Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Budget: $33M
Box office: $9.5M

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What The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet is based on

The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet is based on The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet (2009) by Reif Larsen.

2009
The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet
By Reif Larsen
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The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet: quick answers

Is The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 920 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet?

The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).

Does The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet have a post-credits scene?

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The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

Which OTT platform is The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet on?

The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet?

If you liked The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet, try The Journey of Natty Gann, Lost on a Mountain in Maine, Two Brothers.

Who directed The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet?

The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet (2013) was directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and stars Kyle Catlett, Helena Bonham Carter, Judy Davis.

What is The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet based on?

The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet is based on The Selected Works of T.S. Spivet (2009) by Reif Larsen.