The Wild Child
1970, French. Directed by François Truffaut.
At last an adult film to which you can take your children.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- G
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Worth the Hype
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7.1/10 from 319 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Wild Child
The Wild Child is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
- François TruffautDirector
- Jean-Pierre CargolVictor, l'Enfant Sauvage
- François TruffautLe Dr Jean Itard
- Françoise SeignerMadame Guerin
- Jean DastéProfessor Philippe Pinel
- Annie MillerMadame Lemeri
- Claude MillerMonsieur Lemeri
- Paul VilléRemy
- Nathan MillerBaby Lemeri
- Mathieu SchiffmanMathieu
- Jean GruaultVisitor at Institute
- Gitt MagriniCountrywoman
- Jean-François StéveninCountryman
Details
- Released
- 26 February 1970
- Original title
- L'Enfant sauvage
- Country
- France
- Written by
- François Truffaut, Jean Gruault
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What The Wild Child is based on
The Wild Child is adapted from a memoir or autobiography.
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The Wild Child: quick answers
Is The Wild Child worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 319 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Wild Child?
The Wild Child runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does The Wild Child have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Wild Child. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Wild Child parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Wild Child is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Wild Child on?
The Wild Child is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wild Child?
If you liked The Wild Child, try Song for a Raggy Boy, Les Misérables, Experimenter.
Who directed The Wild Child?
The Wild Child (1970) was directed by François Truffaut and stars Jean-Pierre Cargol, François Truffaut, Françoise Seigner.
What is The Wild Child based on?
The Wild Child is adapted from a memoir or autobiography.