A Child Is Waiting (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1963, A Child Is Waiting is a drama film directed by John Cassavetes, running about 102 minutes. “Burt Lancaster & Judy Garland take an untouched theme - and make it touching and unforgettable!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. Matthew Clark is the head of a state institution for intellectually disabled children. Jean Hansen, a former music teacher anxious to give her life some meaning, joins the staff of the hospital. Jean, who tries to shelter the children with her love, suspiciously regards Dr. Clark's stern training methods. She becomes emotionally involved with 12-year-old Reuben Widdicombe, who has been abandoned by his divorced parents.
Who’s in it. A Child Is Waiting stars Burt Lancaster as Matthew Clark, Judy Garland as Jean Hansen, Gena Rowlands as Sophie Widdicombe Benham and Steven Hill as Ted Widdicombe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, A Child Is Waiting has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Child Is Waiting page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Child Is Waiting tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Child Is Waiting (1963)?
- In US, A Child Is Waiting is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Child Is Waiting worth watching?
- A Child Is Waiting holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Child Is Waiting?
- A Child Is Waiting stars Burt Lancaster, Judy Garland, Gena Rowlands, Steven Hill and Paul Stewart.
- When was A Child Is Waiting released?
- A Child Is Waiting was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.