Movie

The Childhood of a Leader

“Witness the birth of a terrifying ego.”

★ 6.1(189)20161h 56m

The Childhood of a Leader is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store in United Arab Emirates. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 25 July 2026.

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Director: Brady Corbet
Release date: 2016-05-13
Runtime: 1h 56m
Language: English
Budget: $3,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Belgium
Studio: Bow + Arrow Entertainment

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About The Childhood of a Leader

The Childhood of a Leader is a 2016 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Brady Corbet, starring Bérénice Bejo, Liam Cunningham and Stacy Martin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 189 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Childhood of a Leader in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Bérénice Bejo

The Mother

Liam Cunningham

The Father

Stacy Martin

Adelaide / The Teacher

Yolande Moreau

The Maid

Jacques Boudet

The Priest

Robert Pattinson

Charles Marker / The Leader

Tom Sweet

Prescott, the Boy

Sophie Lane Curtis

Laura

Rebecca Dayan

Edith

Michael Epp

Economist

Pető Kata

Housemaid

Mark Phelan

Mr. Advisor

Themes & keywords

francefascismegodisciplinebased on short storychildhood1910streaty of versailles

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Childhood of a Leader in United Arab Emirates?+

In United Arab Emirates, The Childhood of a Leader is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Childhood of a Leader on Netflix?+

The Childhood of a Leader is not on Netflix in United Arab Emirates right now.

How long is The Childhood of a Leader?+

The Childhood of a Leader has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Who stars in The Childhood of a Leader?+

The Childhood of a Leader stars Bérénice Bejo, Liam Cunningham, Stacy Martin, Yolande Moreau and Jacques Boudet.

When did The Childhood of a Leader come out?+

The Childhood of a Leader is a 2016 movie directed by Brady Corbet.

What genre is The Childhood of a Leader?+

The Childhood of a Leader is Drama film.

Who directed The Childhood of a Leader?+

The Childhood of a Leader was directed by Brady Corbet.