Tomorrow's Children (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1934, Tomorrow's Children is a drama film directed by Crane Wilbur, running about 50 minutes. “The most daring, sensational drama ever filmed!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young Alice Mason wishes to start a family, but because her own has been deemed "defective" by the state health authorities—her parents are lazy alcoholics who continue breeding, and her siblings are disabled, have mental problems or are imprisoned—she is ordered by a court to undergo sterilization so that her family's "defective genes" won't be passed on to any further. Her boyfriend Jim and a kindly priest search desperately for a way to stop the forced surgery before it's too late.
Who’s in it. Tomorrow's Children stars Diane Sinclair as Alice Mason, Donald Douglas as Dr. Brooks, John Preston as Dr. Crosby and Carlyle Moore Jr. as Jim Baker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Tomorrow's Children has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tomorrow's Children page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tomorrow's Children tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tomorrow's Children (1934)?
- In US, Tomorrow's Children is available to stream on Night Flight Plus and Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tomorrow's Children worth watching?
- Tomorrow's Children holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tomorrow's Children?
- Tomorrow's Children stars Diane Sinclair, Donald Douglas, John Preston, Carlyle Moore Jr. and Sterling Holloway.
- When was Tomorrow's Children released?
- Tomorrow's Children was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.