Ten-year-old Laure isn't like most girls. She prefers football to dolls and sweaters to dresses. When Laure and her family move to a new neighbourhood, local girl Lisa mistakes Laure for a boy. Indulging in this exciting new identity, Laure becomes Mickaël, and so begins a summer of long sunny afternoons, playground games and first kisses. Yet with the school term fast approaching, and with suspicions arising amongst friends and family, Laure must face up to an uncertain future.
Directed by Céline Sciamma
sexual identity
coming of age
gender roles
first crush
sexual confusion
lgbt
expectant mother
gender dysphoria
puppy love
glbt issues
woman director
gay theme
Rank
#14 in 2011·#1160 overall
Trailer
IMDB
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Cast
Zoé Héran
Laure / Mickaël
Malonn Lévana
Jeanne
Jeanne Disson
Lisa
Sophie Cattani
La mère
Mathieu Demy
Le père
Noah Vero
Noah
Christel Baras
La mère de Lisa
Crew
Céline Sciamma
Director
Céline Sciamma
Writer
Para One
Original Music Composer
Christel Baras
Casting
Popular Reviews
604 reviews
darina
7.0★ · 02/01/25
Frenchbruary- day 1!
"***You're not like the others." - Lisa ***Being different isn’t as bad as people may think it is :)
"Tomboy" is a very polished portrayal of gender identity that is modest in execution but as delicate as one could hope for. It also leaves plenty of space for improvisation, reflection, and honesty. It felt really nostalgic in a way.
It is one of those films that resonates with the audience because of its genuine and sentimental portrayal of childhood and because it makes use of a number of peaceful and airy elements.
The children in this movie have extraordinary talent. Mickael's chemistry with his pals and Laure's chemistry with her sister were both quite cute.
"***Does it sting?" "No. I'm brave." *** 👇🏼You can check out our next picks here👇🏼 Frenchbruary challenge
Frenchbruary- day 1!
"***You're not like the others." - Lisa ***Being different isn’t as bad as people may think it is :)
"Tomboy" is a very polished portrayal of gender identity that is modest in execution but as delicate as one could hope for. It also leaves plenty of space for improvisation, reflection, and honesty. It felt really nostalgic in a way.
It is one of those films that resonates with the audience because of its genuine and sentimental portrayal of childhood and because it makes use of a number of peaceful and airy elements.
The children in this movie have extraordinary talent. Mickael's chemistry with his pals and Laure's chemistry with her sister were both quite cute.
"***Does it sting?" "No. I'm brave." *** 👇🏼You can check out our next picks here👇🏼 Frenchbruary challenge
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eli nordblom
9.0★ · 05/06/26
sometimes all you need is your little sister
sometimes all you need is your little sister
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wika
6.0★ · 06/08/25
it was honestly so painful to watch, I'd never understand how mother could do it to her child.. although the siblings relationship was really amazing
it was honestly so painful to watch, I'd never understand how mother could do it to her child.. although the siblings relationship was really amazing
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saeron
8.0★ · 05/21/26
oh céline sciamma what have you done to me this movie is a masterpiece
oh céline sciamma what have you done to me this movie is a masterpiece
dodo
9.0★ · 06/21/26
this was amazingly filmed. AWWW JEANNE IS WHOLESOME. it gives such a beautiful view of sibling relationships. AND her perfect loving dad i mean it fucking triggered me.
this was amazingly filmed. AWWW JEANNE IS WHOLESOME. it gives such a beautiful view of sibling relationships. AND her perfect loving dad i mean it fucking triggered me.
