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Iron Boy

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On a farm in the Beauce region, eleven-year-old Christophe tries to follow in his father's footsteps despite wearing a brace for his leaning body, finding hope in music and Clara during hard times.
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Cast & Crew

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Louis Clichy

Director

Gary Clichy

Christophe

Alexandre Astier

Michel

Rod Paradot

Le grand frère

Brune Moulin

Clara

Dimitri Colas

Papa

Critics Reviews

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Justin Clark Slant Magazine Sep 11, 2026
3.5/4
Alternately suggesting a moving watercolor and Chinese ink painting come to life, the film’s subjective aesthetic is an extension of the wonders and curiosities, the failures and indignities, that dot a moody, metal-bound boy's life. Go to Full Review Wendy Ide Screen International Jun 27, 2026
The impressive solo directing debut from Louis Clichy bolsters its intimate, small-scale story with detailed, nuanced characters and strikingly lovely 2D hand drawn animation. Go to Full Review Isabel Stevens Sight & Sound Jun 8, 2026
Most of all, Clichy’s drawing wonderfully captures Christophe’s physical and psychological state. Go to Full Review Dionar Hidalgo Algo Más Que Cine Oct 27, 2026
8/10
Louis Clichy delivers a tender, visually exquisite coming-of-age story. Its delicate hand-drawn animation and heartfelt exploration of family expectations, self-discovery, and freedom make Iron Boy a quietly moving gem. Go to Full Review Lara Kretler Pop Culture Leftovers Oct 25, 2026
If you’re in the mood for something completely different, beautiful, subtle, and unique, watch this gorgeously hand-painted, animated coming-of-age story in French with English subtitles. Go to Full Review Robert Kojder Flickering Myth Oct 16, 2026
3.5/5
Iron Boy is a tenderly told 1980s-set animated feature about growing up with a physical disability, being othered because of it, but ultimately finding passion and a place of belonging Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis On a farm in the Beauce region, eleven-year-old Christophe tries to follow in his father's footsteps despite wearing a brace for his leaning body, finding hope in music and Clara during hard times.
Director
Louis Clichy
Producer
Nicolas De Rosanbo, Céline Vanlint
Screenwriter
Louis Clichy, Franck Salomé
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co
Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, Beside Productions, Ciclic Animation
Rating
PG (Brief Suggestive Material|Thematic Material|Language)
Genre
Kids & Family, Drama, Animation
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 22, 2027, Limited
Runtime
1h 30m
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