The Children Are Watching Us (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1944, The Children Are Watching Us is a drama film directed by Vittorio De Sica, running about 84 minutes. “A pulsating drama of childhood.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Children Are Watching Us stars Emilio Cigoli as Andrea, Isa Pola as Nina, Luciano De Ambrosis as Pricò and Ernesto Calindri as Claudio, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Children Are Watching Us 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 The Children Are Watching Us page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Children Are Watching Us tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Children Are Watching Us (1944)?
- In US, The Children Are Watching Us is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Children Are Watching Us worth watching?
- The Children Are Watching Us holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Children Are Watching Us?
- The Children Are Watching Us stars Emilio Cigoli, Isa Pola, Luciano De Ambrosis, Ernesto Calindri and Giovanna Cigoli.
- When was The Children Are Watching Us released?
- The Children Are Watching Us was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.