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The Kid with a Bike (2011)
Le gamin au vélo (original title)

PG_13 87 min  -  Drama  -   18 May 2011 (Belgium)
7.4
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Ratings: 7.4/10 from 5,459 users   Metascore: 87/100 
Reviews: 29 user | 176 critic | 33 from Metacritic.com

Abandoned by his father, a young boy is left in a state-run youth farm. In a random act of kindness, the town hairdresser agrees to foster him on weekends.

Directors:

Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne

Writers:

Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne

Stars:

Thomas Doret, Cécile De France and Jérémie Renier
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Thomas Doret ...
Cécile De France ...
Jérémie Renier ...
Fabrizio Rongione ...
Egon Di Mateo Egon Di Mateo ...
Wes
Olivier Gourmet ...
Batiste Sornin Batiste Sornin ...
Educateur 1 (as Baptiste Sornin)
Samuel De Rijk Samuel De Rijk ...
Carl Jadot Carl Jadot ...
Claudy Delfosse Claudy Delfosse ...
Jean-Michel Balthazar Jean-Michel Balthazar ...
Frédéric Dussenne Frédéric Dussenne ...
Myriem Akeddiou Myriem Akeddiou ...
L'assistante médicale (as Myriem Akheddiou)
Sandra Raco Sandra Raco ...
Hicham Slaoui Hicham Slaoui ...
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Storyline

Abandoned by his father, a young boy is left in a state-run youth farm. In a random act of kindness, the town hairdresser agrees to foster him on weekends.

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Plot Keywords:

Father | Boy | Father Son Relationship | Family Conflict | Hair Dresser  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, violence, brief language and smoking See all certifications »

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Official Sites:

Diaphana [France] | Official site | See more »

Country:

Belgium | France | Italy

Language:

French

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Bisikletli Çocuk See more »

Filming Locations:

Liège, Wallonia, Belgium See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$45,933 (USA) (18 March 2012) (3 Screens)

Gross:

$1,215,604 (USA) (6 May 2012)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Les Films du Fleuve, Archipel 35, Lucky Red See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Referenced in "Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.18" (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"Adagio un poco mosso"
from Piano Concerto No. 5, Op. 73
written by Ludwig van Beethoven
performed by Alfred Brendel and the London Philharmonic Orchestra
conducted by Bernard Haitink See more »