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CRIME . 1994 . 1h 57m . 3.6/10

Wonderboy_

A reluctant boxer is the focus of this unique French romance. Maurice dreams of becoming a violinist. But his father, a former boxing champion crippled by his bouts, has other dreams for his pudgy but strong 18 year old son. He wants Maurice to become the next Champ. Concerned about his son's lack of machismo, the father arranges a tryst between Maurice and Nora, an aging femme fatale. Unfortunately Nora's jealous husband suddenly interrupts their romantic interlude. Maurice accidently kills the husband in the ensuing scuffle. United by the tragedy, Nora and Maurice eventually fall in love. Maurice is then inspired to become a great fighter.

Starring Fabienne Babe, Sam Djob, Kader Boukhanef
3.6/10
Rating
1h 57m
Runtime
1994
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Wonderboy poster

A reluctant boxer is the focus of this unique French romance. Maurice dreams of becoming a violinist. But his father, a former boxing champion crippled by his bouts, has other dreams for his pudgy but strong 18 year old son. He wants Maurice to become the next Champ. Concerned about his son's lack of machismo, the father arranges a tryst between Maurice and Nora, an aging femme fatale. Unfortunately Nora's jealous husband suddenly interrupts their romantic interlude. Maurice accidently kills the husband in the ensuing scuffle. United by the tragedy, Nora and Maurice eventually fall in love. Maurice is then inspired to become a great fighter.

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Cast
Fabienne Babe stars as Nora Mouche in Wonderboy.
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Year context
Wonderboy was released 32 years ago in 1994.
Overview
A reluctant boxer is the focus of this unique French romance. Maurice dreams of becoming a violinist. But his father, a former boxing champion crippled by hi...
Wonderboy is a Crime film with a runtime of 1h 57m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
117 min (1h 57m)
Country
Rating
3.6/10 (7 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Wonderboy about?
A reluctant boxer is the focus of this unique French romance. Maurice dreams of becoming a violinist. But his father, a former boxing champion crippled by his bouts, has other dreams for his pudgy but strong 18 year old son. He wants Maurice to become the next Champ. Concerned about his son's lack of machismo, the father arranges a tryst between Maurice and Nora, an aging femme fatale. Unfortunately Nora's jealous husband suddenly interrupts their romantic interlude. Maurice accidently kills the husband in the ensuing scuffle. United by the tragedy, Nora and Maurice eventually fall in love. Maurice is then inspired to become a great fighter.
How long is Wonderboy?
Wonderboy has a runtime of 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Who stars in Wonderboy?
The cast of Wonderboy includes Fabienne Babe, Sam Djob, Kader Boukhanef, Rüdiger Vogler.
What is the rating of Wonderboy?
Wonderboy has a rating of 3.6 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.

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Crime
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