And the Children Shall Lead (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1985, And the Children Shall Lead is a drama and family film directed by Michael Pressman, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. Mississippi in the early '60s is the setting for this story of a 12-year-old African-American girl who, along with her white friends, tries to ease increasing racial tensions.
Who’s in it. And the Children Shall Lead stars Danny Glover as William, Denise Nicholas as Mother, LeVar Burton as Glenn Scott and Beah Richards as Miss Annie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, And the Children Shall Lead sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch And the Children Shall Lead page.
If you liked it. Fans of And the Children Shall Lead tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch And the Children Shall Lead (1985)?
- In US, And the Children Shall Lead is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is And the Children Shall Lead worth watching?
- And the Children Shall Lead holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in And the Children Shall Lead?
- And the Children Shall Lead stars Danny Glover, Denise Nicholas, LeVar Burton, Beah Richards and Whitman Mayo.
- When was And the Children Shall Lead released?
- And the Children Shall Lead was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.