Nobody's Children (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1951, Nobody's Children is a drama film directed by Raffaello Matarazzo, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. The tragic love story between Guido, the owner of a marble quarry and Luisa, the humble daughter of one of his employees, ends up in her giving birth to a baby boy. Giulio's mother is against them: at first she takes her son abroad with an excuse and then has her grandson kidnapped making Luisa think the boy died in a fire.
Who’s in it. Nobody's Children stars Yvonne Sanson as Luisa Fanti / Sister Addolorata, Amedeo Nazzari as Guido Canali, Françoise Rosay as La contessa Canali and Folco Lulli as Anselmo Vannini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, Nobody's Children has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nobody's Children page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nobody's Children tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nobody's Children (1951)?
- In US, Nobody's Children is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nobody's Children worth watching?
- Nobody's Children holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Nobody's Children?
- Nobody's Children stars Yvonne Sanson, Amedeo Nazzari, Françoise Rosay, Folco Lulli and Enrica Dyrell.
- When was Nobody's Children released?
- Nobody's Children was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.