The Hedgehog (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2009, The Hedgehog is a comedy and drama film directed by Mona Achache, running about 100 minutes. “Let Life In.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Paloma is a serious and highly articulate but deeply bored 11-year-old who has decided to kill herself on her 12th birthday. Fascinated by art and philosophy, she questions and documents her life and immediate circle, drawing trenchant and often hilarious observations on the world around her. But as her appointment with death approaches, Paloma finally meets some kindred spirits in her building's grumpy janitor and an enigmatic, elegant neighbor, both of whom inspire Paloma to question her rather pessimistic outlook on life.
Who’s in it. The Hedgehog stars Josiane Balasko as Renée Michel, Garance Le Guillermic as Paloma Josse, Togo Igawa as Kakuro Ozu and Anne Brochet as Solange Josse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Hedgehog has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Fetch TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hedgehog page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hedgehog tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hedgehog (2009)?
- In AU, The Hedgehog is available to rent or buy from Fetch TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hedgehog worth watching?
- The Hedgehog holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Hedgehog?
- The Hedgehog stars Josiane Balasko, Garance Le Guillermic, Togo Igawa, Anne Brochet and Ariane Ascaride.
- When was The Hedgehog released?
- The Hedgehog was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.