The Baby_
Joseph learns that his son and his companion have just perished in an accident. They were expecting a child via a surrogate mother in Belgium. What will become of their future baby? Is Joseph the legitimate grandfather? Carried by the promise of this birth which will prolong the existence of his son, the sexagenarian goes to meet the young Flemish woman with a fierce and indomitable character.
Director
Guillaume Nicloux
Starring
Fabrice Luchini, Mara Taquin, Maud Wyler
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
The Baby was released 3 years ago in 2023.
The Baby is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 33m.
CAST (10)
CREW
STUDIOS (4)
Société nouvelle de distribution
France 2 Cinéma
Umedia
Les Films du Kiosque
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
93 min (1h 33m)
Language
French
Country
BE, France
Rating
6.3/10 (68 votes)
Popularity
5
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Baby about?
Joseph learns that his son and his companion have just perished in an accident. They were expecting a child via a surrogate mother in Belgium. What will become of their future baby? Is Joseph the legitimate grandfather? Carried by the promise of this birth which will prolong the existence of his son, the sexagenarian goes to meet the young Flemish woman with a fierce and indomitable character.
How long is The Baby?
The Baby has a runtime of 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Who directed The Baby?
The Baby was directed by Guillaume Nicloux.
Who stars in The Baby?
The cast of The Baby includes Fabrice Luchini, Mara Taquin, Maud Wyler, Veerle Baetens, Lucas Van den Eynde.
What is the rating of The Baby?
The Baby has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 68 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
KEYWORDS (3)
surrogate mother
lgbt
gay theme
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