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Tomboy

2011, Movie, 1h 22min

TOMBOY tells the story of ten-year-old Laure (the amazing Zoé Héran), who moves to the suburbs and decides to pass as a boy named Mikael among the pack of neighborhood kids. Mikael catches the attention of leader of the pack Lisa, who becomes smitten. Laure/Mikael code-switches between being at home with their family and hanging out with their neighborhood pals and new girlfriend — all the while finding resourceful ways to navigate the summer. This second feature from Céline Sciamma (PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE) is an astute and moving exploration of childhood gender nonconformity.

Country: France

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Reviews

Critic Anna Smith

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A tender, sensitive French drama rich in hazy atmosphere.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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Laure becomes a big hit as a boy, good at football, good at fighting. This feels like a literary adaptation, but is in fact an original screenplay. An interesting miniature.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Marjorie Baumgarten

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...a film about gender identity that’s not fraught with turbulence, confusion, or angst.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Noel Murray

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It’s fun to see Héran enjoying the chance to be who she feels she really is. I

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Ronny Svensson

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Ömsint barndomsskildring om utanförskap och jakten på trygghet och acceptans.

3 years ago

Michael Thomsen

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God LGBT-relateret film fra Celine Sciamma, kendt for "Portræt af en Kvinde i Flammer".

3 years ago

Frequently asked questions

What is Tomboy about? Toggle content

Laure, a 10-year-old girl, moves to a new neighborhood with her family and decides to present herself as a boy named Mickaël to her new friends. She quickly becomes accepted as one of the boys and even catches the attention of Lisa, a girl who falls in love with "Mickaël." As Laure's summer adventures continue, she struggles with keeping her true identity hidden while also navigating her feelings for Lisa. The film explores themes of gender identity andexpression in a sensitive and nuanced way.

Where can I stream Tomboy? Toggle content

You can stream Tomboy on: The Criterion Channel

What movies are similar to Tomboy? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Tomboy include The Ron Clark Story, The Good Lie, Lion, The Help, Mr. Church, Life of a King.

When was Tomboy released in theaters? Toggle content

Tomboy was released in theaters on November 16, 2011.