The Wild Child (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1970, The Wild Child is a drama and history film directed by François Truffaut, running about 83 minutes. “At last an adult film to which you can take your children.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1798, a feral boy is discovered outside the town of Aveyron, France. Diagnosed as mentally impaired, he is relegated to an asylum. A young doctor named Jean Itard becomes convinced that the boy has normal mental capacity, but that his development was hindered by lack of contact with society. He brings the boy home and begins an arduous attempt at education over several years.
Who’s in it. The Wild Child stars Jean-Pierre Cargol as Victor, l'Enfant Sauvage, François Truffaut as Le Dr Jean Itard, Françoise Seigner as Madame Guerin and Jean Dasté as Professor Philippe Pinel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Wild Child has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wild Child page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wild Child tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wild Child (1970)?
- In US, The Wild Child is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wild Child worth watching?
- The Wild Child holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Wild Child?
- The Wild Child stars Jean-Pierre Cargol, François Truffaut, Françoise Seigner, Jean Dasté and Annie Miller.
- When was The Wild Child released?
- The Wild Child was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.