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The Wild Child

At last an adult film to which you can take your children.

1970 G 1h 23m

DramaHistory

7.1/10 TMDB Score317 votes · IMDb ↗

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.

Movie Details

Original titleL'Enfant sauvage
Release dateSep 11, 1970
StatusReleased
Original languageFR
CountryFrance
Certification (US)G
Keywordssign languages, experiment, doctor, 18th century, feral child, civilization, based on memoir or autobiography, punishment, southern france, reward, tantrum, wild child

Ratings

★ 7.1/10

317 votes on TMDB. IMDb ratings are shown on IMDb itself — view this title on IMDb ↗.

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FAQ

What is The Wild Child about?

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.

When was The Wild Child released?

The Wild Child was released on Sep 11, 1970 (status: Released).

Who directed The Wild Child?

François Truffaut directed The Wild Child.

What is the TMDB rating of The Wild Child?

The Wild Child has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 from 317 votes.