The Innocents (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1961, The Innocents is a thriller, horror, mystery and history film directed by Jack Clayton, running about 100 minutes. “Apparitions? Evils? Corruptions?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young governess for two children becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted by ghosts and that the children are being possessed.
Who’s in it. The Innocents stars Deborah Kerr as Miss Giddens, Peter Wyngarde as Peter Quint, Megs Jenkins as Mrs. Grose and Michael Redgrave as The Uncle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Innocents has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Innocents page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Innocents tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Innocents (1961)?
- In US, The Innocents is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Innocents worth watching?
- The Innocents holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror, mystery and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Innocents?
- The Innocents stars Deborah Kerr, Peter Wyngarde, Megs Jenkins, Michael Redgrave and Martin Stephens.
- When was The Innocents released?
- The Innocents was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.