The Kid with a Bike (2011)
Kernel Score: 79% · 449 ratings
Genres: Drama
Released: 2011-05-18
Runtime: 87 minutes
Where to watch The Kid with a Bike
- Stream: Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Abandoned by his father, a young boy is left in the hands of an unqualified childcare provider.
The Kid with a Bike parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that this unrated drama follows an abandoned boy dealing with abandonment, petty crime, and a caring foster figure.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes scenes of robbery and assault involving the boy's entanglement with a criminal gang.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Cécile de France as Samantha
- Thomas Doret as Cyril
- Jérémie Renier as Guy
- Fabrizio Rongione as Le libraire
- Olivier Gourmet as The Bar Owner
- Egon Di Mateo as Wes
- Baptiste Sornin as Educateur 1
- Samuel De Rijk as Educateur 2
- Myriem Akheddiou as L'assistante médicale
The Kid with a Bike FAQ
Is The Kid with a Bike good?
The Kid with a Bike has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 449 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Kid with a Bike?
In the US you can stream The Kid with a Bike on Philo, AMC+ and Sundance Now, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Kid with a Bike OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that this unrated drama follows an abandoned boy dealing with abandonment, petty crime, and a caring foster figure.
What movies are like The Kid with a Bike?
If you liked The Kid with a Bike, try Radio Flyer, Short Term 12, Rebel Without a Cause and Bicycle Thieves.