The Childhood of a Leader (2016): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Childhood of a Leader is a 2016 drama horror film. It is inspired by The Wall by Jean-Paul Sartre and Lloyd Alexander. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $245,546 worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 2017. Critics gave it 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- IFC Films
- Inspired by
- The Wall by Jean-Paul Sartre and Lloyd Alexander
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Childhood of a Leader About?
The premise of The Childhood of a Leader without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In post-war France, an American family’s seemingly idyllic existence fractures as their young son exhibits increasingly disturbing behavior, challenging their understanding of innocence. While his parents grapple with the aftermath of the war and the difficulties of peace, a growing darkness threatens their family’s stability. They must confront the unsettling reality of their son's escalating malevolence and the unsettling implications of the leader he may become, all while chaos and terror take root within their home.
The Childhood of a Leader Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- rise of fascism
- learning french
- year 1919
- treaty of versailles
- nihilism
- pessimism
- misanthropy
- period drama
- psychological drama
- childhood
- leader
- throwing a stone
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- throwing a rock
- tantrum
- boyhood
- versailles treaty
- nipples visible through clothing
- boy
- prayer
- growing pains
- little boy
- father son relationship
- mother son relationship
The Childhood of a Leader Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Childhood of a Leader 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 90% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 54%
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 62% User score
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Letterboxd 3.4 /5
12 ratings
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The Childhood of a Leader Plot Summary
What happens in The Childhood of a Leader from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1919, an American boy finds himself temporarily in the serene French countryside alongside his father, a diplomat engaged in the intricate negotiations of the Treaty of Versailles, and his German-born mother. After a tumultuous rehearsal for a church pageant, frustration boils over as he hurls rocks at other children and their parents before escaping into the comforting embrace of the woods. Upon his return, he discovers his father, previously embroiled in drink with family friend Charles Marker. Reluctantly, the boy apologizes to the townsfolk, maintaining a sense of obstinacy but ultimately receiving their forgiveness.
Full summary
The whole story of The Childhood of a Leader, scene by scene
The Childhood of a Leader Box Office
The Childhood of a Leader grossed $245,546 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$245.5K
- International
- $245.5K
The Childhood of a Leader Awards & Nominations
The Childhood of a Leader earned 2 award nominations, including Best Cinematography at the Spirit Awards 2017.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Spirit Awards 2017 2 nominations- Nominated Best Cinematography
- Nominated Best First Feature
The Childhood of a Leader Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Official UK Trailer
How Well Do You Know The Childhood of a Leader?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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In what year does the story of 'The Childhood of a Leader' take place?
Cars in The Childhood of a Leader
11 cars on screen, including the unknown and the 1924 Mercedes 15/70/100 PS.
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The Childhood of a Leader Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “L'infanzia di un capo” and “L'Enfance d'un chef”.
- Also known as
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- L'infanzia di un capo
- L'Enfance d'un chef
- 战前童年
- 邪惡的養成
- La infancia de un líder
- Детство лидера
- Дитинство лідера
- A Infância de Um Líder
- Dzieciństwo wodza
- Bir Liderin Çocukluğu
- Vadona berniba
- ילדותו של מנהיג
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- Egy vezér gyermekkora
- Η Γέννηση Ενός Ηγέτη
- Детството на един водач
- シークレット・オブ・モンスター, ლიდერის ბავშვობა
- 더 차일드후드 오브 어 리더
- La Niñez de un Líder
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The Childhood of a Leader FAQ: Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Childhood of a Leader, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Childhood of a Leader?
The Childhood of a Leader runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was The Childhood of a Leader released?
The Childhood of a Leader was released on July 22, 2016.
How much did The Childhood of a Leader make at the box office?
The Childhood of a Leader grossed $245,546 worldwide.
How is The Childhood of a Leader rated?
The Childhood of a Leader has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Was The Childhood of a Leader nominated for any awards?
The Childhood of a Leader received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does The Childhood of a Leader have a post-credit scene?
No. The Childhood of a Leader has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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