The Children (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1985, The Children is a comedy film directed by Marguerite Duras, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Ernesto, a seven-year-old boy who has the body of a thirty-year-old man, decides, upon attending his first day of school, that he no longer wishes to attend, because he does not wish to be taught matters that he does not know.
Who’s in it. The Children stars Axel Bogousslavsky as Ernesto, Daniel Gélin as Enrico, Tatiana Moukhine as Natasha and Martine Chevallier as Nicole, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Children has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Children page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Children tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Children (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Children change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Children worth watching?
- The Children holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Children?
- The Children stars Axel Bogousslavsky, Daniel Gélin, Tatiana Moukhine, Martine Chevallier and André Dussollier.
- When was The Children released?
- The Children was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.