# L'Enfant (2005) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-child-2005/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 81% |
| Critic Score | 90% |
| Audience Score | 78% |
| Metascore | 87/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.7/5 |
| IMDb | 7.4/10 |
| Director | Luc Dardenne & Jean-Pierre Dardenne |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 96 min |
| Festival premiere | Cannes 2005 (Palme d'Or) |

## Quick answer

L'Enfant (2005) earns a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The Child — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2005. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Metascore 87/100. Directed by Luc Dardenne & Jean-Pierre Dardenne.

## Critics consensus

The Child — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2005. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## Synopsis

A poor young Belgian mother wants her petty thief of a boyfriend to be gainfully employed to raise their newborn child, but he has other ideas.

## Cast

Jérémie Renier, Déborah François, Olivier Gourmet, Jérémie Segard, Stéphane Bissot, François Olivier, Mireille Bailly, Fabrizio Rongione, Anne Gerard, Bernard Marbaix

## Accolades

Premiered at Cannes 2005, where it won the Palme d'Or.

## Where to watch

the United Kingdom: not currently streaming
South Korea: not currently streaming

## Common questions

**Is L'Enfant worth watching?**
L'Enfant holds a 81% Celluloid Score. The Child — Palme d'Or at Cannes 2005. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**What is L'Enfant about?**
A poor young Belgian mother wants her petty thief of a boyfriend to be gainfully employed to raise their newborn child, but he has other ideas.

**Who directed L'Enfant?**
L'Enfant (2005) was directed by Luc Dardenne & Jean-Pierre Dardenne.

**What is the Celluloid Score of L'Enfant?**
81% — the average of five public sources: critics 90%, audience 78%, Metascore 87/100, Letterboxd 3.7/5, and IMDb 7.4/10.

**Where can I watch L'Enfant?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the L'Enfant page for current options.

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