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The Wild Child

Original title: L'Enfant sauvage

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

1970 · G · 1h 23m

Directed by François Truffaut

7.1

TMDB audience score
319 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

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  • MGM+ Amazon Channel
  • Philo
  • MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
  • MGM Plus

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  • Kanopy

Free with ads

  • YouTube Free
  • Tubi TV

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Cast

  • Jean-Pierre Cargol
    Victor, l'Enfant Sauvage

  • François Truffaut
    Le Dr Jean Itard

  • Françoise Seigner
    Madame Guerin

  • Jean Dasté
    Professor Philippe Pinel

  • Annie Miller
    Madame Lemeri

  • Claude Miller
    Monsieur Lemeri

  • Paul Villé
    Remy

  • Nathan Miller
    Baby Lemeri

  • Mathieu Schiffman
    Mathieu

  • Jean Gruault
    Visitor at Institute

  • Gitt Magrini
    Countrywoman

  • Jean-François Stévenin
    Countryman

  • Laura Truffaut
    Girl at Farm

  • Eva Truffaut
    Girl at Farm

  • Guillaume Schiffman
    Boy at Farm

  • Dominique Levert
    Child at Farm

  • Jean Mandaroux
    Itard's Doctor

  • René Levert
    Police Official