The Kid with a Bike (Criterion Collection) DVD

The Kid with a Bike is a Criterion Collection drama directed by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne. This two-disc DVD presents the French-language film with English subtitles and a listed runtime of 1 hour and 27 minutes.

At a glance

Follows twelve-year-old Cyril as he struggles with rejection and forms a bond with Samantha, who agrees to care for him.
French-language presentation with English subtitles.
Two-disc DVD with widescreen and surround sound formats listed.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

English subtitles make the French-language film accessible to English-reading viewers.
Two discs are listed for a feature with a runtime of 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Cons

This is a DVD edition, rather than the Blu-ray format.

Technical specifications

14 specifications

Film and credits
Genre	Drama
Director	Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
Contributors	Cecile de France, Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Jeremie Renier, Luc Dardenne, Thomas Doret
Actors	Cecile de France, Jeremie Renier, Thomas Doret
MPAA rating	PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)

Disc and presentation
Format	Color, Dolby, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Surround Sound, Widescreen
Language	French
Subtitles	English
Runtime	1 hour and 27 minutes
Number of discs	2
Studio	Criterion Collection
Release date	February 12, 2013

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4.32 ounces

Item identification
Model	CRRN2231DVD

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers interested in character-focused drama about family rejection, care and resilience.
Criterion Collection viewers seeking a French-language film with English subtitles.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically seeking a Blu-ray edition.
Viewers who require an English-language presentation.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.2 / 5 · 177 ratings

5 stars52%52%
4 stars33%33%
3 stars7%7%
2 stars4%4%
1 star4%4%

Customer feedback highlights the acting and emotional engagement, while reactions to the story are mixed. Some readers describe its portrayal of abandonment as powerful, while another finds the plot artificial. For viewers choosing a character-driven drama, that difference in response may matter as much as the French-language presentation and English subtitles. The aggregate ratings lean positive but include lower-star ratings, so they do not indicate that every viewer will respond alike.

Positive themes

Customers describe the acting as beautiful and the film as emotionally engaging.

Mixed feedback

Feedback on the story is mixed, including both appreciation of its portrayal of abandonment and a criticism that the plot feels artificial.

Frequently asked questions

What language and subtitles are listed?

The film is listed in French with English subtitles.

How many discs are included?

The listing specifies two discs.

What is the film's runtime?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

What is the story about?

Twelve-year-old Cyril, living in a group home, keeps trying to reach his father. Samantha agrees to care for him and offers him a chance to move forward.