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Release Date: March 16th, 2012

DVD Release Date: February 12th, 2013

PG-13|1 hr 27 min

Plot Summary
Abandoned by his father, a young boy (Thomas Doret) begins to act out in anger, despite the best efforts of his kindhearted caretaker (Cécile de France).

Cast: Cécile De France, Jérémie Renier, Fabrizio Rongione, Olivier Gourmet, Thomas Doret, Egon Di Mateo, Baptiste Sornin, Samuel De Rijk

Director: Jean-Pierre Dardenne , Luc Dardenne

Genres: Drama

Production Co: Lucky Red

Distributors: IFC Films

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  • 100
    Joe MorgensternWall Street Journal

    Working on a scale that's minuscule by studio standards, the Dardenne brothers have made yet another movie that does what Hollywood used to do - keep us rapt, and leave us grateful. show more

  • 90
    The Hollywood Reporter

    Kindness is evident in even the most hurt or exasperated moments of de France's lovely performance as Samantha. But then, kindness couched in unblinking social realism is an intrinsic part of how these supremely gifted filmmakers view the world. show more

  • 88
    Steven ReaPhiladelphia Inquirer

    It's the powerful emotional punch their films deliver - and this one is no exception - that elevate the game, that make them so satisfying, so worthwhile. The Kid With a Bike grabs at the heart. show more

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