Child in the House (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1956, Child in the House is a drama film directed by Cy Endfield, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A lonely child must stay with her uncaring aunt and uncle after her mother is hospitalized. Her estranged father is a fugitive. For love and companionship, the eleven-year old girl becomes friends with the housemaid. When at long last, she meets her dad, she must vow to never reveal his location to the police.
Who’s in it. Child in the House stars Phyllis Calvert as Evelyn Acheson, Eric Portman as Henry Acheson, Stanley Baker as Stephen Lorimer and Mandy Miller as Elizabeth Lorimer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Child in the House has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Child in the House page.
If you liked it. Fans of Child in the House tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Child in the House (1956)?
- In GB, Child in the House is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Child in the House worth watching?
- Child in the House holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Child in the House?
- Child in the House stars Phyllis Calvert, Eric Portman, Stanley Baker, Mandy Miller and Dora Bryan.
- When was Child in the House released?
- Child in the House was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.