The Childhood of a Leader
"Witness the birth of a terrifying ego."
Originally released in 2016. The Childhood of a Leader is a drama film. directed by Brady Corbet.
Starring Bérénice Bejo, Liam Cunningham, and Stacy Martin
Synopsis
The chilling story of a young American boy living in France in 1918 whose father is working for the US government on the creation of the Treaty of Versailles. What he witnesses helps to mold his beliefs – and we witness the birth of a terrifying ego.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 22, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (172 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Belgium
+ 5 more
Director
Top Cast
Bérénice Bejo
as The Mother
Liam Cunningham
as The Father
Stacy Martin
as Adelaide / The Teacher
Yolande Moreau
as The Maid
Jacques Boudet
as The Priest
Robert Pattinson
as Charles Marker / The Leader
Tom Sweet
as Prescott, the Boy
Sophie Lane Curtis
as Laura
Rebecca Dayan
as Edith
Michael Epp
as Economist
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
Production Companies
- Bow + Arrow Entertainment
- Bron Capital Partners
- Scion Pictures
- Crystal Wealth
- Unanimous Entertainment
- MACT Productions
- Filmteam
- Studio l'Équipe
- SCOPE Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Childhood of a Leader about?
The chilling story of a young American boy living in France in 1918 whose father is working for the US government on the creation of the Treaty of Versailles. What he witnesses helps to mold his be...
Who directed The Childhood of a Leader?
The Childhood of a Leader was directed by Brady Corbet.
How long is The Childhood of a Leader?
The Childhood of a Leader has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was The Childhood of a Leader released?
The Childhood of a Leader was released on July 22, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Childhood of a Leader?
The main cast of The Childhood of a Leader includes Bérénice Bejo, Liam Cunningham, Stacy Martin, Yolande Moreau, Jacques Boudet.
Is The Childhood of a Leader worth watching?
The Childhood of a Leader has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 172 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.