The Kid with a Bike (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Kid with a Bike is a 2012 drama directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne and Luc Dardenne, starring Olivier Gourmet, Cécile De France and Jérémie Renier. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $7.2 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best International Film at the Spirit Awards 2012. Critics gave it 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 87 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Directors
- Jean-Pierre Dardenne and Luc Dardenne
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Sundance Selects
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Kid with a Bike About?
The premise of The Kid with a Bike without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When his father mysteriously vanishes, a young boy desperately searches for his treasured bicycle, which represents the last connection to his parent. Lost and struggling, he encounters a compassionate hairdresser who offers support and understanding. Despite Cyril’s troubled behavior, she remains committed to helping him, forging an unexpected bond as he tries to hold onto hope and find his way.
The Kid with a Bike Cast
Olivier Gourmet leads the cast, with Cécile De France and Jérémie Renier. Directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne and Luc Dardenne; 6 actors are credited in all.
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Co-director Luc Dardenne
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The Kid with a Bike Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Kid with a Bike 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and 87 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 96% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 77%
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Metacritic 87 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 71% User score
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Letterboxd 3.9 /5
73 ratings
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The Kid with a Bike Plot Summary
What happens in The Kid with a Bike from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Cyril, a 12-year-old boy living in a children’s home in Liège, becomes increasingly distraught as he attempts to reach out to his father, who had promised to return after a month but has vanished without a trace. With desperation driving him, he orchestrates a violent escape from the home, making his way to his father’s building, only to be informed by a neighbor that the apartment is empty. Just as the caretakers find him, he clings to a passing woman named Samantha, who graciously assures them she doesn’t mind helping him. However, upon being taken to the empty apartment, the reality hits hard: his father has abandoned him.
Full summary
The whole story of The Kid with a Bike, scene by scene
The Kid with a Bike Box Office
The Kid with a Bike grossed $7.2 million worldwide. $1.5 million came from the US and Canada and $5.7 million (80%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$7.2M
- US & Canada
- $1.5M
- International
- $5.7M
The Kid with a Bike Awards & Nominations
The Kid with a Bike earned 2 award nominations, including Best International Film at the Spirit Awards 2012. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Spirit Awards 2012 1 nomination- Nominated Best International Film
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Golden Globes 2012 1 nomination- Nominated Best Foreign Language Film
The Kid with a Bike Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette The Dardennes on the Origins of The Kid with a Bike
How Well Do You Know The Kid with a Bike?
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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What is the name of the boy trying to connect with his father?
Cars in The Kid with a Bike
4 cars on screen, including the 2006 Vauxhall Astra MkV and the 1982 Yamaha DT 125 MX.
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2006 Vauxhall Astra MkV Minor role -
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2000 Ford Mondeo MkII Background role -
Volvo S40 Background role
The Kid with a Bike Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “El niño de la bicicleta” and “O Miúdo da Bicicleta”.
- Also known as
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- El niño de la bicicleta
- O Miúdo da Bicicleta
- O Garoto de Bicicleta
- Der Junge mit dem Fahrrad
- Drengen med cyklen
- Το παιδί με το ποδήλατο
- To paidi me to podilato
- Srác a biciklivel
- Ha'yeled im ha'ofanayim
- Il ragazzo con la bicicletta
- Shônen to Jitensha
- Gutten med sykkelen
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- Chlopiec na rowerze
- Dečak sa biciklom
- Мальчик с велосипедом
- Pojken med cykeln
- Fant s kolesom
- Bisikletli Çocuk
- 자전거 탄 소년
- Kluk na kole
- 單車男孩
- 单车少年
- הילד עם האופניים
- Хлопчик з велосипедом
- O Garoto da Bicicleta
- 少年と自転車
- Chłopiec na rowerze
- Момчето с колелото
- 騎單車的男孩
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The Kid with a Bike FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Kid with a Bike, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Kid with a Bike?
The Kid with a Bike runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was The Kid with a Bike released?
The Kid with a Bike was released on March 16, 2012.
Who directed The Kid with a Bike?
The Kid with a Bike was directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne and Luc Dardenne.
More films by Jean-Pierre Dardenne Who is in the cast of The Kid with a Bike?
The Kid with a Bike stars Olivier Gourmet, Cécile De France and Jérémie Renier, among 6 credited actors.
How much did The Kid with a Bike make at the box office?
The Kid with a Bike grossed $7.2 million worldwide ($1.5 million domestic, $5.7 million international).
How is The Kid with a Bike rated?
The Kid with a Bike has 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 87 on Metacritic, 71% on TMDB and 3.9/5 on Letterboxd.
Was The Kid with a Bike nominated for any awards?
The Kid with a Bike received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does The Kid with a Bike have a post-credit scene?
No. The Kid with a Bike has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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