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The Childhood of a Leader

6.120161h 56mNRMovieDrama

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.

DirectorBrady Corbet
WritersBrady Corbet·Mona Fastvold
ProducersHelena Danielsson·Brady Corbet

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Cast · Directed by Brady Corbet

BBBérénice Bejo
Bérénice Bejo
The Mother
LCLiam Cunningham
Liam Cunningham
The Father
SMStacy Martin
Stacy Martin
Adelaide / The Teacher
YMYolande Moreau
Yolande Moreau
The Maid
JBJacques Boudet
Jacques Boudet
The Priest
RPRobert Pattinson
Robert Pattinson
Charles Marker / The Leader
TSTom Sweet
Tom Sweet
Prescott, the Boy
SCSophie Lane Curtis
Sophie Lane Curtis
Laura
RDRebecca Dayan
Rebecca Dayan
Edith
MEMichael Epp
Michael Epp
Economist
PKPető Kata
Pető Kata
Housemaid
MPMark Phelan
Mark Phelan
Mr. Advisor

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The Childhood of a Leader — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Childhood of a Leader?

The Childhood of a Leader is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus and AMC+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Childhood of a Leader on Netflix?

No, The Childhood of a Leader is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Philo and AMC Plus.

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The Childhood of a Leader isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Childhood of a Leader is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.