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Naked Childhood

1969 | 83 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 23 min.
What might put you off: It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Made in 1969: an older pace and style.

Handed over to foster care by his mother—who's unwilling to give up permanent custody—the now-adolescent François understands that nothing in life is permanent, and his increasingly erratic actions reflect this knowledge.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Maurice Pialat

Michel TerrazonFrançois
Raoul BillereyRoby
Pierrette DeplanqueJosette
Marie-Louise ThierryMadame Minguet
René ThierryMinguet
Linda GutenbergSimone
Henri PuffRaoul
Marie MarcMeme
Maurice CoussonneauLetillon