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The Kid with a Bike

2011·Movie
1h 27min
82
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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Violence4
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Abandoned by his father, a young boy is left in the hands of an unqualified childcare provider.
MelodramaFamily DramaComing-of-AgeBelgian CinemaSocial RealismChild AbandonmentEmotionalCharacter-Driven

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Kid with a Bike legally?

The Kid with a Bike is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Kid with a Bike worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 87). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Kid with a Bike?

1 h 27 min

The Kid with a Bike runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Kid with a Bike?

Critics92
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate The Kid with a Bike higher (92) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Kid with a Bike in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in Belgium, France, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch The Kid with a Bike?

24ATAUBECACHCYDEDKESFRGBGGGRIE+10

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Kid with a Bike in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Kid with a Bike use?

Call-BackToxic Friend InfluenceCompanion CubeMissing MomIn-Series NicknameNo Good Deed Goes UnpunishedOddball in the SeriesEven Bad Men Love Their MamasAmbiguous EndingLaser-Guided KarmaKarma HoudiniSelf-Harmand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for The Kid with a Bike, including Call-Back, Toxic Friend Influence, Companion Cube.