We Want a Child (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1949, We Want a Child is a comedy and drama film directed by Alice O'Fredericks, running about 76 minutes. “You see a baby born right before your very eyes!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Else and her husband want a child but Else can't have one following an abortion performed before she got married. When Jytte, her friend, a salesgirl who is the mistress of a married man, tells her she is pregnant, Else thinks she has worked things out: along with her husband she will adopt the unwanted child. But things turn out differently since Jytte decides to keep the newborn the moment she sets eyes on it.
Who’s in it. We Want a Child stars Jørgen Reenberg, Maria Garland, Grethe Thordahl and Preben Lerdorff Rye, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, We Want a Child has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch We Want a Child page.
If you liked it. Fans of We Want a Child tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch We Want a Child (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for We Want a Child change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is We Want a Child worth watching?
- We Want a Child holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in We Want a Child?
- We Want a Child stars Jørgen Reenberg, Maria Garland, Grethe Thordahl, Preben Lerdorff Rye and Jeanne Darville.
- When was We Want a Child released?
- We Want a Child was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.