A Child Is Waiting
“Burt Lancaster & Judy Garland take an untouched theme - and make it touching and unforgettable!”
Dr. Matthew Clark is the head of a state institution for intellectually disabled children. Jean Hansen, a former music teacher anxious to give her life some meaning, joins the staff of the hospital. Jean, who tries to shelter the children with her love, suspiciously regards Dr. Clark's stern training methods. She becomes emotionally involved with 12-year-old Reuben Widdicombe, who has been abandoned by his divorced parents.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel | — |
| Canada | Tubi TV | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | — |
About A Child Is Waiting
A Child Is Waiting is a 1963 English-language drama film directed by John Cassavetes. The cast is led by Burt Lancaster, Judy Garland, Gena Rowlands. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo.
A Child Is Waiting was produced by Stanley Kramer Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on February 13, 1963, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- John Cassavetes
- Writers
- Abby Mann
- Release date
- February 13, 1963
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Stanley Kramer Productions
A Child Is Waiting cast & crew
A Child Is Waiting was directed by John Cassavetes and written by Abby Mann.
The cast features Burt Lancaster as Matthew Clark, Judy Garland as Jean Hansen, Gena Rowlands as Sophie Widdicombe Benham, Steven Hill as Ted Widdicombe, Paul Stewart as Goodman, and Gloria McGehee as Mattie.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ernest Gold, cinematography is by Joseph LaShelle, and it was produced by Stanley Kramer.
Is A Child Is Waiting worth watching?
A Child Is Waiting holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 62 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, A Child Is Waiting is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch A Child Is Waiting
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Cast of A Child Is Waiting
Burt Lancaster
Matthew Clark
Judy Garland
Jean Hansen
Gena Rowlands
Sophie Widdicombe Benham
Steven Hill
Ted Widdicombe
Paul Stewart
Goodman
Gloria McGehee
Mattie
Lawrence Tierney
Douglas Benham
Bruce Ritchey
Reuben Widdicombe
John Marley
Holland
Bill Mumy
Child
Elizabeth Wilson
Miss Fogarty
Barbara Pepper
Miss Brown (uncredited)
A Child Is Waiting — FAQs
▸Where can I watch A Child Is Waiting in United States?
A Child Is Waiting is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel in United States.
▸Is A Child Is Waiting on fuboTV?
Yes — A Child Is Waiting is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is A Child Is Waiting in?
A Child Is Waiting is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Child Is Waiting?
A Child Is Waiting runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is A Child Is Waiting rated?
A Child Is Waiting is rated PG. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 62 ratings.
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