The Wild Child
At last an adult film to which you can take your children.
1970 • 83 min • Drama · History
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 9- 71 Audience · 313 · 100%
Based on a true story, this film follows a young feral boy found in an 18th-century French forest. A doctor takes him in, patiently attempting to teach him language and social behaviors, leading to both triumphs and frustrations.
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- A child is treated roughly at times
- Emotional moments of frustration and sadness
What it models well
- Compassion for others
- Patience and dedication
- The power of education
Talk about it after
- What makes us human?
- The challenges of communication
- How environment shapes development
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Where to watch
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Top billed cast
Director: François Truffaut • Crew: François Truffaut, Jean Gruault
Trailers & clips
TRUFFAUT'S WILD CHILD
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.1/10 (313)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0064285