Where to stream

A Childhood

6.920151h 40mMovieDrama

As summer drags by, 13-year-old Jimmy, forced by circumstance to become an adult too soon, runs up against the limits of his small hometown and his turbulent life, caught between a mother on the slide and a stepfather who keeps her down.

DirectorPhilippe Claudel

WriterPhilippe Claudel

ProducerMargaret Ménégoz

Where to watch

Not available in United Kingdom

Streaming in 6 other countries

A Childhood isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Belgium, France, Indonesia, Luxembourg and 2 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Philippe Claudel

L'entraîneur de tennis

Christophe Ragonnet

Le vigile du supermarché

More from Pierre Deladonchamps · Lead actor

The Children of the Resistance

See all fromPierre Deladonchamps

More from Jules Gauzelin · Co-star actor

See all fromJules Gauzelin

More from Philippe Claudel · Director

I've Loved You So Long

2008 · 7.3

Before the Winter Chill

2013 · 5.9

Le Bruit des trousseaux

2021 · 6.4

Tous les soleils

2011 · 6.6

See all fromPhilippe Claudel

More like this

You+Me - Against the World

2026 · 5.6

Léon: The Professional

1994 · 8.3

The Intouchables

2011 · 8.3

De Gaulle: Résistance

2026 · 7.8

A Childhood — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Childhood?

A Childhood isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom yet, but it's available in Belgium, France and Indonesia and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is A Childhood on Netflix?

No, A Childhood is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026.

Is A Childhood on Amazon Prime Video?

No, A Childhood isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch A Childhood for free?

A Childhood isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.