A Kid
Seen it?2016 | 99 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for people who love a good family story and anyone who wants something that moves them. Anyone with siblings or parents will recognize something here. More of a critics' pick than a crowd-pleaser: worth it if you like something a little different.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
Matthieu is a 33 year old Parisian who finds out that the father he never knew has died and decides to go to his funeral in order to meet his two siblings in Quebec. But once in Montréal, he realizes that nobody is aware of his existence or even interested in it. He is alone, in hostile territory…
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 59%
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Philippe Lioret
- Pierre DeladonchampsMathieu Capelier
- Gabriel ArcandPierre Lesage
- Catherine de LéanBettina
- Marie-Thérèse FortinAngie
- Patrick HivonSam
- Pierre-Yves CardinalBen
- Hortense MonsaingeonMarina
- Romane PortailCarine
- Timothé Vom DorpValentin
- Martin LarocheRémi