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The Kid with a Bike

The Kid with a Bike

20117.11h 27m

Overview

Abandoned by his father, a young boy is left in the hands of an unqualified childcare provider.

Directed by Luc Dardenne
Written by Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
Produced by Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Denis Freyd, Luc Dardenne
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Top Cast

Cécile de France

Cécile de France

Samantha

Thomas Doret

Thomas Doret

Cyril

Jérémie Renier

Jérémie Renier

Guy

Fabrizio Rongione

Fabrizio Rongione

Le libraire

Olivier Gourmet

Olivier Gourmet

The Bar Owner

Egon Di Mateo

Egon Di Mateo

Wes

Baptiste Sornin

Baptiste Sornin

Educateur 1

S

Samuel De Rijk

Educateur 2

Myriem Akheddiou

Myriem Akheddiou

L'assistante médicale

Themes & Keywords

robberyassaultriding a bicycleredemptionorphanbikestolen bicyclepardondenialcriminal gangdeadbeat dadacceptancenew lifeperiod of adjustmentfoster mom

About The Kid with a Bike

The Kid with a Bike is a drama film released in 2011 exploring themes of robbery, assault, riding a bicycle, redemption, orphan, bike. Directed by Luc Dardenne, it stars Cécile de France, Thomas Doret, Jérémie Renier. Abandoned by his father, a young boy is left in the hands of an unqualified childcare provider.

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