Movie

The Wild Child

“At last an adult film to which you can take your children.”

★ 7.1(305)19701h 23m

The Wild Child isn't available to stream, rent or buy in Ireland right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch The Wild Child

🇮🇪 Ireland

No streaming, rental or purchase options are listed in Ireland right now. Availability changes often — try switching your region in the header.

Streaming in other regions

🇨🇦 CA🇺🇸 US

Good to know

Director: François Truffaut
Release date: 1970-02-26
Runtime: 1h 23m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Les Films du Carrosse

The Wild Child — trailer

About The Wild Child

The Wild Child is a 1970 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by François Truffaut, starring Jean-Pierre Cargol, François Truffaut and Françoise Seigner. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 305 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Wild Child in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Jean-Pierre Cargol

Victor, l'Enfant Sauvage

François Truffaut

Le Dr Jean Itard

Françoise Seigner

Madame Guerin

Jean Dasté

Professor Philippe Pinel

Annie Miller

Madame Lemeri

Claude Miller

Monsieur Lemeri

Paul Villé

Remy

Nathan Miller

Baby Lemeri

Mathieu Schiffman

Mathieu

Jean Gruault

Visitor at Institute

Gitt Magrini

Countrywoman

Jean-François Stévenin

Countryman

Themes & keywords

experimentsouthern francecivilizationferal childpunishmentdoctorbased on memoir or autobiographyrewardtantrumwild child18th centurysign languages

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Wild Child in Ireland?+

The Wild Child is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Wild Child on Netflix?+

The Wild Child is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is The Wild Child?+

The Wild Child has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Who stars in The Wild Child?+

The Wild Child stars Jean-Pierre Cargol, François Truffaut, Françoise Seigner, Jean Dasté and Annie Miller.

When did The Wild Child come out?+

The Wild Child is a 1970 movie directed by François Truffaut.

What genre is The Wild Child?+

The Wild Child is Drama and History film.

Who directed The Wild Child?+

The Wild Child was directed by François Truffaut.