Children of the Corn (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2009, Children of the Corn is a thriller, drama, horror and tv movie film directed by Donald P. Borchers, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Set primarily in 1975 in the fictional town of Gatlin, Nebraska this remake of the 1984 original (based on Stephen King's 1977 short story) centers around traveling couple Burt and Vicky as they fight to survive a cult of murderous children who worship an entity known as He Who Walks Behind The Rows, which had years earlier manipulated the children into killing every adult in town.
Who’s in it. Children of the Corn stars Kandyse McClure as Vicki Stanton, David Anders as Burton Stanton, Preston Bailey as Issac and Lexie Behr as Little Girl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Children of the Corn has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Children of the Corn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Children of the Corn tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Children of the Corn (2009)?
- In CA, Children of the Corn is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Children of the Corn worth watching?
- Children of the Corn holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Children of the Corn?
- Children of the Corn stars Kandyse McClure, David Anders, Preston Bailey, Lexie Behr and Zita Vass.
- When was Children of the Corn released?
- Children of the Corn was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.