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      The Childhood of a Leader

      Released Jul 22, 2016 1 hr. 55 min. Mystery & Thriller History Drama TRAILER for The Childhood of a Leader: Trailer 1 List
      90% 67 Reviews Tomatometer 54% 1,000+ Ratings Audience Score The childhood of a post-World War I leader. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Jul 27 Buy Now

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      The Childhood of a Leader mirrors the rise of fascism in post-WWI Europe with a well-acted, confidently crafted look at one young man's unsettling coming of age.

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      Dani G Classic example of a movie with good production design and good production values in general, but a very little engaging story. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/24/24 Full Review Gareth v The story of how an entitled boy turns into a facist. Despite having a number of flat spots the story is compelling enough. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/22/23 Full Review Mike J Sonic I love you too baby girl I love Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 04/29/22 Full Review Audience Member This kid's childhood sucks - but the movie sucks even worse. I get it, its a deep dive drama into the psyche of a fascist leader. Also doubles as a sleeping pill. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Irritating bad bullshit !!! unwatchable !!! Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Audience Member Filme podre, recomendo não assisti-lo de jeito nenhum. Ele tem 2h de duração de puro nada, cenas aleatórias, dramas aleatórios. Um desenvolvimento arrastado, historia nada envolvente e um final que te faz arrepender de ter visto esse filme. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Alexandra Heller-Nicholas The Blue Lenses While a more allegorical approach may have provided a shallower sense of satisfaction, it is the deliberate ambiguities of Childhood of a Leader that house its lasting, more enduring and inescapably disturbing impact. Aug 25, 2018 Full Review David Stratton The Australian The problem with the film is that it promises more than it delivers. Rated: 2.5/5 Mar 17, 2017 Full Review Kate Muir Times (UK) The Childhood of a Leader signals a fascinating new talent in art cinema: the actor Brady Corbet. Rated: 4/5 Oct 10, 2016 Full Review Q.V. Hough Vague Visages The Childhood of a Leader may not behold a traditional narrative, yet Corbet's auterist style creates a memorable visceral effect. Feb 20, 2022 Full Review Tony Black Cultural Conversation One almost senses after watching Brady Corbet's film that to ignore its warnings could be to our peril. Rated: 3/5 Jan 31, 2021 Full Review Dustin Chang ScreenAnarchy The Childhood of a Leader owes big to its young star Tom Sweet. As a wide eyed, bratty kid, his brave performance alone will cause a string of nature vs nurture debates... Jul 17, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis The childhood of a post-World War I leader.
      Director
      Brady Corbet
      Executive Producer
      Jason Cloth, Aaron L. Gilbert, Patrick Murray, Matthew Perniciaro
      Screenwriter
      Brady Corbet
      Distributor
      IFC Films
      Production Co
      Bow and Arrow Entertainment, Hepp Film, Filmteam
      Genre
      Mystery & Thriller, History, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jul 22, 2016, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Nov 22, 2016
      Sound Mix
      Dolby Digital
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