The Child of Man

1992Movie1 h 29 min

68
GoodGoodWatch score

A heartwarming, nostalgic comedy movie about history and growing up, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

A six-year-old boy plots to stop his "sweetheart", a grown-up woman in his pre-World War II Latvian village, from marrying.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Childhood Story
  • Historical Village Drama
  • First Love Narrative
  • Gentle Comedy
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Nostalgic & Wholesome
  • Character-Driven
  • Poignant & Charming
  • Slice-of-Life
  • Cultural Insight

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Crew

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Facts

January 17, 1992 · 1 h 29 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
January 17, 1992
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Latvian
Made in
Latvia

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The Child of Man worth watching?"

Questions about The Child of Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Child of Man worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.9).

Is The Child of Man okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Child of Man make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Child of Man?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

Is The Child of Man in English?

Latvian

No, it was made in Latvian.