Movie

The Kid with a Bike

2011 · 87 min

A raw, naturalistic portrayal of a boy's turbulent quest for belonging, marked by emotional intensity and quiet moments of hope.

Overview: Abandoned by his father, a young boy is left in the hands of an unqualified childcare provider.
How it feels: Earnest, melancholic, tense and warm. Slow-burning and demanding.
About: Family, isolation, redemption, coming-of-age
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: demanding, 4 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
isolation
redemption
coming-of-age
betrayal
Places: small town
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none