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A Kid (2016): Cast

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A Kid is a 2016 drama directed by Philippe Lioret, starring Pierre Deladonchamps as Mathieu Capelier, Gabriel Arcand and Patrick Hivon. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.

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A Kid (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Philippe Lioret
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Kid About?

The premise of A Kid without spoilers.

A 33-year-old Parisian named Matthieu learns of his estranged father’s death and travels to Quebec for the funeral, hoping to connect with his two siblings. Upon arrival in Montréal, he discovers that his existence is unknown to his family, and he finds himself completely alone in unfamiliar territory. He must navigate a challenging situation and confront the reality of his place within this new family dynamic.

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Cast & crew

A Kid Cast & Characters

Pierre Deladonchamps leads the cast as Mathieu Capelier, with Gabriel Arcand as Pierre Lesage and Patrick Hivon as Sam. Directed by Philippe Lioret; 27 actors are credited in all.

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More from Philippe Lioret

More films directed by Philippe Lioret, best-rated first: Welcome, Sixteen, Paris-Brest and All Our Desires.

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Videos

A Kid Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

A Kid / Le Fils de Jean (2016) - Trailer (English Subs)
  • Trailer A Kid (Le Fils de Jean)- Official Trailer #1
Details

A Kid Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “约翰之子” and “El hijo de Jean”.

Also known as
  • 约翰之子
  • El hijo de Jean
  • Син оца свог
  • Οικογενειακός Φίλος
  • O Filho de Jean
  • 父亲的遗赠
  • Die Kanadische Reise
  • 約翰之子

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FAQ

A Kid FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A Kid, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Kid?

A Kid runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was A Kid released?

A Kid was released on August 28, 2016.

Who directed A Kid?

A Kid was directed by Philippe Lioret.

More films by Philippe Lioret

Who is in the cast of A Kid?

A Kid stars Pierre Deladonchamps as Mathieu Capelier, Gabriel Arcand as Pierre Lesage and Patrick Hivon as Sam, among 27 credited actors.

Does A Kid have a post-credit scene?

No. A Kid has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A Kid in?

The original language of A Kid is French.

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