Thursday's Child (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1943, Thursday's Child is a drama film directed by Rodney Ackland, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. A couple's little girl becomes a movie star, but all it seems to bring is trouble.
Who’s in it. Thursday's Child stars Sally Ann Howes as Fennis Wilson, Wilfrid Lawson as Frank Wilson, Kathleen O'Regan as Ellen Wilson and Stewart Granger as David Penley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Thursday's Child has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thursday's Child page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thursday's Child tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thursday's Child (1943)?
- In GB, Thursday's Child is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thursday's Child worth watching?
- Thursday's Child holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thursday's Child?
- Thursday's Child stars Sally Ann Howes, Wilfrid Lawson, Kathleen O'Regan, Stewart Granger and Eileen Bennett.
- When was Thursday's Child released?
- Thursday's Child was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.