The Man Who Wanted a Child (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film
Released in 2007, The Man Who Wanted a Child is a drama film directed by Delphine Gleize, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Alfred lives with his mother in a small village keeping chickens and selling eggs at the local market. He doesn't speak, except to his mother and to children. He has a girlfriend of sorts, although she shies away from any physical contact with her. But more than anything, Alfred wants a child. As natural fatherhood is out of the question he takes the next best option, and makes an application to adopt. With a very un-French lack of bureaucracy Alfred's adoptive son arrives, but turns out not to be the bouncing baby he was hoping for. [taken from London Film Festival 2006 catalogue]
Who’s in it. The Man Who Wanted a Child stars Artus de Penguern as Alfred, Darry Cowl as Jules, Valérie Donzelli as Suzanne and Esther Gorintin as Mother, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Who Wanted a Child page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who Wanted a Child tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Who Wanted a Child (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man Who Wanted a Child change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Man Who Wanted a Child?
- The Man Who Wanted a Child stars Artus de Penguern, Darry Cowl, Valérie Donzelli, Esther Gorintin and Rolande Kalis.
- When was The Man Who Wanted a Child released?
- The Man Who Wanted a Child was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.