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Naked Childhood

7.319691h 23mMovieDrama

Handed over to foster care by his mother—who's unwilling to give up permanent custody—the now-adolescent François understands that nothing in life is permanent, and his increasingly erratic actions reflect this knowledge.

DirectorMaurice Pialat
WritersMaurice Pialat·Arlette Langmann
ProducersVéra Belmont·Guy Benier

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Maurice Pialat

MTMichel Terrazon
Michel Terrazon
François
RBRaoul Billerey
Raoul Billerey
Roby
PD
Pierrette Deplanque
Josette
MTMarie-Louise Thierry
Marie-Louise Thierry
Madame Minguet
RTRené Thierry
René Thierry
Minguet
LG
Linda Gutenberg
Simone
HP
Henri Puff
Raoul
MM
Marie Marc
Meme
MCMaurice Coussonneau
Maurice Coussonneau
Letillon

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Naked Childhood — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Naked Childhood?

Naked Childhood is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Naked Childhood on Netflix?

No, Naked Childhood is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Naked Childhood on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Naked Childhood isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

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Naked Childhood is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.