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The Wild Child

7.119701h 23mGMovieDramaHistory

The true story of Victor of Aveyron. In a French forest circa 1798, an abandoned child — feral, filthy and mentally impaired — is found. Dr Jean Marc Gaspard Itard becomes interested in the case and patiently attempts to civilise the boy.

DirectorFrançois Truffaut
WritersFrançois Truffaut·Jean Gruault

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Cast · Directed by François Truffaut

JCJean-Pierre Cargol
Jean-Pierre Cargol
Victor, l'Enfant Sauvage
FTFrançois Truffaut
François Truffaut
Le Dr Jean Itard
FSFrançoise Seigner
Françoise Seigner
Madame Guerin
JDJean Dasté
Jean Dasté
Professor Philippe Pinel
AM
Annie Miller
Madame Lemeri
CMClaude Miller
Claude Miller
Monsieur Lemeri
PVPaul Villé
Paul Villé
Remy
NM
Nathan Miller
Baby Lemeri
MSMathieu Schiffman
Mathieu Schiffman
Mathieu
JGJean Gruault
Jean Gruault
Visitor at Institute
GMGitt Magrini
Gitt Magrini
Countrywoman
JSJean-François Stévenin
Jean-François Stévenin
Countryman

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The Wild Child — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Wild Child?

The Wild Child is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ and Philo in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Wild Child on Netflix?

No, The Wild Child is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on fuboTV and MGM+.

Is The Wild Child on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Wild Child isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on fuboTV and MGM+ instead.

Where can I watch The Wild Child for free?

The Wild Child is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free and Tubi TV in United States.

Is The Wild Child based on a true story?

Yes — The Wild Child is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).