What is the Metascore for Child's Pose?

Child's Pose has a Metascore of 80 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Child's Pose Review (2013) — 77% Celluloid Score

Directed by Călin Peter Netzer · 2013 · Last reviewed July 25, 2026

Answer Summary

Child's Pose (2013) earns a 77% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (72%).

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

77%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

92% Critic Score

72% Audience

80 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.5

7.3 IMDb /10

Watch Trailer

Runtime: 1h 44m
Cast: Vlad Ivanov , Luminița Gheorghiu , Bogdan Dumitrache , Florin Zamfirescu , Mimi Brănescu , Tania Popa , Adrian Titieni , Ilinca Goia , Teodor Corban , Natașa Raab
Country: Romania
Language: Romanian

Official theatrical poster for Child's Pose (2013)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.

Rent: Apple TV

Buy: Apple TV

Why this score?

Strong critic approval (92% positive).
General viewers mostly liked it (72%).
Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
Celluloid Score 77% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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Is Child's Pose worth watching?

Yes — Child's Pose earns a 77% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

Child's Pose — Golden Bear at Berlinale 2013. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (72%).

What is Child's Pose about?

Child's Pose is a contemporary drama focusing on the relationship between a mother and her 32-year-old son. After the accidental killing of a boy in a car crash, the mother tries to prevent her son being charged for the death, and she refuses to accept that her son is a grown-up man.