Iron Boy 2026
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Director
- Louis Clichy
- Networks
- eddy, Beside Productions, France 3 Cinéma
What is Iron Boy?
Topic: Film "Iron Boy" (2026). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2026
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 14, 2026
- Original language
- FR
- Origin
- France, Belgium
- Studios
- eddy, Beside Productions, France 3 Cinéma
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Family
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 9.0/10 from 1 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~90 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- eddy, Beside Productions, France 3 Cinéma
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Topic: Film "Iron Boy" (2026).
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Title: Iron Boy (2026).
Release Date: 01/22/2027 (US) [Source 1].
Genres: Animation, Drama, and Family [Source 1].
Runtime: 1h 30m [Source 1].
Setting: Rural France.
Protagonist: Christophe (age 10 or 11 - Source 3 says 10, Source 5 says 11. I should be careful here. Source 3 says "Christophe (10)", Source 5 says "11-year-old Christophe". I will stick to "10-year-old" as it appears in the primary synopsis and Source 3, or just "Christophe" to be safe, but the prompt says "verifiable facts". Since there's a conflict between 10 and 11, I will use the age provided in the main synopsis/Source 3).
Plot: Christophe lives on a family farm and tries
Should you watch it?
“A struggling farm boy in rural France discovers unexpected passion and friendship after wearing an iron corset.”
- It is directed by Louis Clichy and features gorgeously hand-painted animation.
- It won the Un Certain Regard Special Jury Prize at Cannes.
- It presents a touching coming-of-age story set in 1980s rural France.
- It deals with heavy themes of family struggle and physical ailments that may not appeal to viewers seeking lighthearted fare.
Watch it if you appreciate hand-painted animated coming-of-age tales with emotional depth and artistic beauty.
The tone is spiritually graceful and dramatic, with a reflective pacing suitable for families and drama enthusiasts.
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Is Iron Boy worth watching?
Yes, it is a critically acclaimed Cannes winner praised for its gorgeous hand-painted animation and touching coming-of-age story.
What is the runtime of Iron Boy?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch before starting?
No, Iron Boy is a feature film rather than a television series with episodes.
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