Bless the Beasts & Children (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1971, Bless the Beasts & Children is a comedy and drama film directed by Stanley Kramer, running about 102 minutes. “Only one animal kills just for the sport of it... Guess which...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of social misfits at a summer camp for boys run away to save penned-in buffaloes from a rifle club's slaughter.
Who’s in it. Bless the Beasts & Children stars Bill Mumy as Lawrence Teft, Barry Robins as Cotton, Miles Chapin as Shecker and Darel Glaser as Goodenow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Bless the Beasts & Children has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Bless the Beasts & Children page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bless the Beasts & Children tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bless the Beasts & Children (1971)?
- In US, Bless the Beasts & Children is available to 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 Bless the Beasts & Children worth watching?
- Bless the Beasts & Children holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Bless the Beasts & Children?
- Bless the Beasts & Children stars Bill Mumy, Barry Robins, Miles Chapin, Darel Glaser and Bob Kramer.