Red Children (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1958, Red Children is a drama and war film directed by Li Su, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of village children in the 1930s who do their part to help overthrow the White forces in semi-feudal China and bring the Reds to power.
Who’s in it. Red Children stars Chen Keran as Bao Su, He Ning as Shu Xi, Heyong Wang as Zai Hu and Zhenji Lu as Gen Jin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Red Children has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Children page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Children tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Children (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Red Children change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Red Children worth watching?
- Red Children holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Children?
- Red Children stars Chen Keran, He Ning, Heyong Wang, Zhenji Lu and Jingxi Guan.
- When was Red Children released?
- Red Children was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.