When the Children are Gone (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1941, When the Children are Gone is a drama film directed by Juan Bustillo Oro, running about 139 minutes. “The Glorification of the True Mexican Home!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Unjustly accused of theft, the noble Raimundo is forced to leave his paternal home. A new incident, caused by the ambition of his brother José, causes Raimundo to be disowned by his girlfriend María and by his father, the just and strict Don Pepe. The only one who believes in Raimundo is his mother, Dona Lupita, a woman who suffers deeply because of the wrong decisions of her children.
Who’s in it. When the Children are Gone stars Fernando Soler as Don José Rosales, Sara García as Doña Lupe Rosales, Joaquín Pardavé as Don Casimiro and Emilio Tuero as Raymundo Rosales, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, When the Children are Gone 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 When the Children are Gone page.
If you liked it. Fans of When the Children are Gone tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When the Children are Gone (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When the Children are Gone change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When the Children are Gone worth watching?
- When the Children are Gone holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When the Children are Gone?
- When the Children are Gone stars Fernando Soler, Sara García, Joaquín Pardavé, Emilio Tuero and Marina Tamayo.
- When was When the Children are Gone released?
- When the Children are Gone was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.