The Children Are Watching Us
“A pulsating drama of childhood.”
In his first collaboration with renowned screenwriter and longtime partner Cesare Zavattini, Vittorio De Sica examines the cataclysmic consequences of adult folly on an innocent child. Heralding the pair’s subsequent work on some of the masterpieces of Italian neorealism, The Children Are Watching Us is a vivid, deeply humane portrait of a family’s disintegration.
Where to watch The Children Are Watching Us in United States
Can I watch The Children Are Watching Us in United States? Yes — you can stream The Children Are Watching Us in United States on Criterion Channel.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| France | — | Sooner |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, FOD |
About The Children Are Watching Us
The Children Are Watching Us is a 1943 Italian-language drama film directed by Vittorio De Sica. The cast is led by Emilio Cigoli, Luciano De Ambrosis, Isa Pola. It has a runtime of 1h 24m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
The Children Are Watching Us was produced by Scalera Film and Invicta Films and made in Italy. It was released on October 27, 1943, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Vittorio De Sica
- Writers
- Adolfo Franci, Gherardo Gherardi, Cesare Giulio Viola
- Release date
- October 27, 1943
- Original language
- Italian
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy
- Production
- Scalera Film, Invicta Films
The Children Are Watching Us cast & crew
The Children Are Watching Us was directed by Vittorio De Sica and written by Adolfo Franci, Gherardo Gherardi, and Cesare Giulio Viola.
The cast features Emilio Cigoli as Andrea, Luciano De Ambrosis as Pricò, Isa Pola as Nina, Adriano Rimoldi as Roberto, Giovanna Cigoli as Agnese, and Jone Frigerio as La nonna.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Renzo Rossellini and cinematography is by Giuseppe Caracciolo.
Is The Children Are Watching Us worth watching?
The Children Are Watching Us holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 93 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 24m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Children Are Watching Us is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Children Are Watching Us
Emilio Cigoli
Andrea
Luciano De Ambrosis
Pricò
Isa Pola
Nina
Adriano Rimoldi
Roberto
Giovanna Cigoli
Agnese
Jone Frigerio
La nonna
Maria Gardena
Sig.ra Uberti
Dina Perbellini
Zia Berelli
Nicoletta Parodi
Giuliana
Tecla Scarano
Sig.ra Resta
Ernesto Calindri
Claudio
Olinto Cristina
Il rettore
The Children Are Watching Us — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Children Are Watching Us in United States?
The Children Are Watching Us is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is The Children Are Watching Us on Criterion Channel?
Yes — The Children Are Watching Us is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Children Are Watching Us in?
The Children Are Watching Us is originally in Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Children Are Watching Us?
The Children Are Watching Us runs 1 hours 24 minutes (84 minutes).
▸What is The Children Are Watching Us rated?
The Children Are Watching Us is rated NR. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 93 ratings.
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