Children (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2006, Children is a drama, horror and science fiction film directed by Ragnar Bragason, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Karitas is a single mother of four who desperately tries to make ends meet. Fighting a losing battle with her ex-husband for custody over her three daughters, she is oblivious to what’s going on with her twelve year old Gudmund, a victim of brutal bullying at school and whose life is on the fast track to destruction. Gudmund’s only friend in the world is Marinó, a schizophrenic in his fourties who lives with his mother in the same apartment building. When Marinó realizes that his mother has secretly been dating a stranger, Marinó starts to lose grip on reality.
Who’s in it. Children stars Gísli Örn Garðarsson as Garðar, Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir as Karítas, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Marino and Andri Snær Helgason as Guðmundur.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Children 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 Children page.
If you liked it. Fans of Children tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Children (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Children change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Children worth watching?
- Children holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Children?
- Children stars Gísli Örn Garðarsson, Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson and Andri Snær Helgason.
- When was Children released?
- Children was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.