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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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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 Rendy Jones Rendy Reviews 4 days ago
4/5
A precious coming-of-age charmer that might be the closest we’ll ever get to a Calvin and Hobbes movie. Go to Full Review Doug Jamieson The Jam Report Oct 3, 2026
4/5
Tender, deeply human, and breathtakingly beautiful, it's a story about discovering that belonging isn't necessarily found in the place you've been given. Go to Full Review Allyson Johnson But Why Tho? Sep 15, 2026
9/10
Heartfelt and sweet, with a story at the center that speaks to the pivotal need to communicate, even when the going gets tough, the film delights in its ability to catch viewers off guard. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Louis Clichy

Director

Alexandre Astier

Michel

Rod Paradot

JB

Brune Moulin

Clara

Dimitri Colas

Jean

Gary Clichy

Christophe

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
Production Co
Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Cinéma, Beside Productions, Ciclic Animation
Genre
Drama, Animation
Original Language
French (France)
Runtime
1h 30m
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