L'Enfant Review (2005) — 81% Celluloid Score
Directed by Luc Dardenne & Jean-Pierre Dardenne · 2005 ·
Is L'Enfant worth watching?
Yes. L'Enfant (2005) earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (90%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (78%). See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as El niño Das Kind A Criança ある子供 더 차일드 孩子 Çocuk L'enfant - Una storia d'amore
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (90/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (78%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (87/100).
- Celluloid Score 81% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
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Is L'Enfant worth watching?
Yes — L'Enfant earns an 81% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick.
Celluloid verdict
The Child — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2005. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
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Critics (90%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (78%).
What is L'Enfant about?
A poor young Belgian mother wants her petty thief of a boyfriend to be gainfully employed to raise their newborn child, but he has other ideas.
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L'Enfant: frequently asked questions
Is L'Enfant worth watching?
Yes. L'Enfant (2005) has a Celluloid Score of 81%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
How long is L'Enfant?
L'Enfant runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
What is L'Enfant rated?
L'Enfant is rated R in the United States, 12 in South Korea and PG12 in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in L'Enfant?
L'Enfant is directed by Luc Dardenne & Jean-Pierre Dardenne and stars Jérémie Renier, Déborah François, Olivier Gourmet, Jérémie Segard, Stéphane Bissot.
What is the Metascore for L'Enfant?
Metacritic's Metascore for L'Enfant is 87 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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