The Childhood of a Leader
2016, English. Directed by Brady Corbet.
Witness the birth of a terrifying ego.
The chilling story of a young American boy living in France in 1918 whose father is working for the US government on the creation of the Treaty of Versailles. What he witnesses helps to mold his beliefs – and we witness the birth of a terrifying ego.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 192 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Childhood of a Leader
The Childhood of a Leader is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Sundance Now in India.
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Cast & crew
- Brady CorbetDirector
- Bérénice BejoThe Mother
- Liam CunninghamThe Father
- Stacy MartinAdelaide / The Teacher
- Yolande MoreauThe Maid
- Jacques BoudetThe Priest
- Robert PattinsonCharles Marker / The Leader
- Tom SweetPrescott, the Boy
- Sophie Lane CurtisLaura
- Rebecca DayanEdith
- Michael EppEconomist
- Pető KataHousemaid
- Mark PhelanMr. Advisor
Details
- Released
- 13 May 2016
- Country
- Belgium, Canada, France, Hungary, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold
- Budget
- $3M
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What The Childhood of a Leader is based on
The Childhood of a Leader is based on The Childhood of a Leader, a 1939 short story by Jean-Paul Sartre.
Short story · 1939
The Childhood of a Leader
By Jean-Paul Sartre
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The Childhood of a Leader: quick answers
Is The Childhood of a Leader worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 192 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Childhood of a Leader?
The Childhood of a Leader runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does The Childhood of a Leader have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Childhood of a Leader. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Childhood of a Leader parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Childhood of a Leader is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Childhood of a Leader on?
The Childhood of a Leader is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Sundance Now in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Childhood of a Leader?
If you liked The Childhood of a Leader, try Sunset, The White Ribbon, The Last Station.
Who directed The Childhood of a Leader?
The Childhood of a Leader (2016) was directed by Brady Corbet and stars Bérénice Bejo, Liam Cunningham, Stacy Martin.
What is The Childhood of a Leader based on?
The Childhood of a Leader is based on The Childhood of a Leader, a 1939 short story by Jean-Paul Sartre.