Children

Name: Children
Genre: Drama
Released: 1976-11-01
Duration: 47 min
Rating: 5.6
Cast: Phillip Mawdsley, Robin Hooper, Nick Stringer, Valerie Lilley, Linda Beckett

1976·Movie·47 min·★ 5.6(31)

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Robert Tucker, a young gay man who is almost without affect, sits in various waiting rooms. As he sits, he recalls events from the year of his childhood when his father dies. He's ten or eleven that year, picked on by bullies at the Catholic school he attends. He seems friendless. At home, his mother is quiet, his father is ill and angry. After his father's death, there's a wake, the coffin arrives, the body is removed. The lad grieves, alone.

Where to watch Children in United States

Can I watch Children in United States? Yes — you can stream Children in United States on Criterion Channel and BFI Player Amazon Channel.

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Where is Children streaming around the world?

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United States	Criterion Channel, BFI Player Amazon Channel	—
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Canada	Criterion Channel	—
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About Children

Children is a 1976 English-language drama film directed by Terence Davies. The cast is led by Phillip Mawdsley, Robin Hooper, Nick Stringer. It has a runtime of 0h 47m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, BFI Player Amazon Channel.

Children was produced by BFI and made in United Kingdom. It was released on November 1, 1976.

Director: Terence Davies
Writers: Terence Davies
Release date: November 1, 1976
Original language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Budget: $1 million
Production: BFI

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Children cast & crew

Children was directed by Terence Davies and written by Terence Davies.

The cast features Phillip Mawdsley as Robert Tucker, Robin Hooper as Robert Tucker (aged 23), Nick Stringer as Father, Valerie Lilley as Mother, Linda Beckett as Neighbour, and Colin Hignet as Bully.

Is Children worth watching?

At 0h 47m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, Children is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Children

In United States, you can stream Children on Criterion Channel and BFI Player Amazon Channel. Click any service above to open it directly.

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