The Wonder Kid (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film
Released in 1951, The Wonder Kid is a drama and adventure film directed by Karl Hartl, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Bobby Henrey, the amazing juvenile star of The Fallen Idol, is here cast as 7-year-old musical genius Sebastian Giro. Mistreated by his avaricious adult manager, Sebastian runs away to a remote Alpine village. He then falls into the hands of a gang of kidnappers, led by the basically sympathetic Jack.
Who’s in it. The Wonder Kid stars Bobby Henrey as Sebastian Giro, Elwyn Brook-Jones as Mr. Gorik, Muriel Aked as Miss Frisbie and Oskar Werner as Rudi, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wonder Kid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wonder Kid tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wonder Kid (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wonder Kid change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Wonder Kid?
- The Wonder Kid stars Bobby Henrey, Elwyn Brook-Jones, Muriel Aked, Oskar Werner and Robert Shackleton.
- When was The Wonder Kid released?
- The Wonder Kid was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.