The Children's Hour (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1961, The Children's Hour is a drama and romance film directed by William Wyler, running about 108 minutes. “One simple lie destroyed everything they had.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A private school for young girls is scandalized when one spiteful student accuses the two young women who run the school of being in a relationship.
Who’s in it. The Children's Hour stars Audrey Hepburn as Karen Wright, Shirley MacLaine as Martha Dobie, James Garner as Joe Cardin and Miriam Hopkins as Lily Mortar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Children's Hour has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Children's Hour page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Children's Hour tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Children's Hour (1961)?
- In US, The Children's Hour is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Children's Hour worth watching?
- The Children's Hour holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Children's Hour?
- The Children's Hour stars Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine, James Garner, Miriam Hopkins and Fay Bainter.
- When was The Children's Hour released?
- The Children's Hour was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.