Thursday's Children (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1954, Thursday's Children is a documentary film directed by Lindsay Anderson, running about 21 minutes.
What it’s about. Won the Academy Award for the Best Documentary Short of 1954. The subject deals with the children at The Royal School for the Deaf in Margate, Kent. The hearing-handicapped children are shown painstakingly learning what words are through exercises and games, practicing lip-reading and finally speech. Richard Burton's calm and sometimes-poetic narration adds to the heartwarming cheerfulness and courage of the children.
Who’s in it. Thursday's Children stars Richard Burton as Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Thursday's 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 Thursday's Children page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thursday's Children (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thursday's Children change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Thursday's Children worth watching?
- Thursday's Children holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thursday's Children?
- Thursday's Children stars Richard Burton.
- When was Thursday's Children released?
- Thursday's Children was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 21 minutes.