The Hedgehog
2009, French. Directed by Mona Achache.
Let Life In.
Paloma is a serious and highly articulate but deeply bored 11-year-old who has decided to kill herself on her 12th birthday. Fascinated by art and philosophy, she questions and documents her life and immediate circle, drawing trenchant and often hilarious observations on the world around her. But as her appointment with death approaches, Paloma finally meets some kindred spirits in her building's grumpy janitor and an enigmatic, elegant neighbor, both of whom inspire Paloma to question her rather pessimistic outlook on life.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Mona AchacheDirector
- Josiane BalaskoRenée Michel
- Garance Le GuillermicPaloma Josse
- Togo IgawaKakuro Ozu
- Anne BrochetSolange Josse
- Ariane AscarideManuela Lopez
- Wladimir YordanoffPaul Josse
- Sarah Le PicardColombe Josse
- Jean-Luc PorrazJean-Pierre, tramp
- Mona HeftreMrs. Meurisse
- Gisèle CasadesusMrs. de Broglie
- Samuel AchacheTibère
- Valérie KarsentiMother of Tibère
Details
- Released
- 1 July 2009
- Original title
- Le Hérisson
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Mona Achache
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What The Hedgehog is based on
The Hedgehog is based on The Elegance of the Hedgehog (2008) by Muriel Barbery, published by Éditions Gallimard.
2008
The Elegance of the Hedgehog
By Muriel Barbery
Published by Éditions Gallimard
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The Hedgehog: quick answers
Is The Hedgehog worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 430 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Hedgehog?
The Hedgehog runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Hedgehog have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Hedgehog. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Hedgehog parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Hedgehog yet.
Which OTT platform is The Hedgehog on?
The Hedgehog isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 July 2009. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Hedgehog?
If you liked The Hedgehog, try Three Colors: White, La Vénus électrique, My Girl.
Who directed The Hedgehog?
The Hedgehog (2009) was directed by Mona Achache and stars Josiane Balasko, Garance Le Guillermic, Togo Igawa.
What is The Hedgehog based on?
The Hedgehog is based on The Elegance of the Hedgehog (2008) by Muriel Barbery, published by Éditions Gallimard.