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Tomboy (2011): cast, story & where to watch

2011 · Film · ★ 7.3

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Released in 2011, Tomboy is a drama film directed by Céline Sciamma, running about 82 minutes. “There's a new kid in town.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A French family moves to a new neighborhood with during the summer holidays. The story follows a 10-year-old gender non-conforming child, Laure, who experiments with their gender presentation, adopting the name Mikäel.

Who’s in it. Tomboy stars Zoé Héran as Laure / Mickaël, Malonn Lévana as Jeanne, Jeanne Disson as Lisa and Sophie Cattani as Mother, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Tomboy has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tomboy page.

If you liked it. Fans of Tomboy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Tomboy (2011)?
In US, Tomboy is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Tomboy worth watching?
Tomboy holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Tomboy?
Tomboy stars Zoé Héran, Malonn Lévana, Jeanne Disson, Sophie Cattani and Mathieu Demy.
When was Tomboy released?
Tomboy was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.