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Biographical drama

The Children of the Century (2002): Ratings & Box Office

The Children of the Century (2002) movie poster

The Children of the Century is a 2002 biographical drama directed by Diane Kurys. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes and earned $391,950 worldwide. Critics gave it 59 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$392K
Metascore
59
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The Children of the Century (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 15m (135 min)
Director
Diane Kurys
Genres
Biography , Drama , Romance
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Children of the Century About?

The premise of The Children of the Century without spoilers.

In 19th-century France, Baroness Dudevant defies societal expectations and transforms into the groundbreaking writer George Sand. Embracing a new identity, she begins a passionate and often challenging love affair with the poet Alfred de Musset. Their romance unfolds amidst a period of artistic flourishing and intense personal struggles, as Sand navigates the complexities of fame and independence.

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The Director of The Children of the Century

Directed by Diane Kurys.

From the director

More from Diane Kurys

More films directed by Diane Kurys, best-rated first: For a Woman, The One I Loved, My Mother Is Crazy and Arrête ton cinéma!.

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Ratings

The Children of the Century Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Children of the Century 59 on Metacritic.

Box office

The Children of the Century Box Office

The Children of the Century grossed $391,950 worldwide.

2002 box office

Worldwide gross

$392K

US & Canada
$392K

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The Children of the Century FAQ: Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Children of the Century, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Children of the Century?

The Children of the Century runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).

When was The Children of the Century released?

The Children of the Century was released on September 13, 2002.

Who directed The Children of the Century?

The Children of the Century was directed by Diane Kurys.

More films by Diane Kurys

How much did The Children of the Century make at the box office?

The Children of the Century grossed $391,950 worldwide.

How is The Children of the Century rated?

The Children of the Century has 59 on Metacritic.

Does The Children of the Century have a post-credit scene?

No. The Children of the Century has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Children of the Century in?

The original language of The Children of the Century is French.

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