The Children Thief (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1991, The Children Thief is a drama film directed by Christian de Chalonge, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Although he was once a colonel in Argentina, the principal character in this film is now a wealthy exile living in Paris with his beloved wife, who has been unable to bear children. To fill this void in their lives, he feeds and clothes abandoned children, raising them in his mansion as if they were his own. As would never be the case in real life today, in this fantasized story set in 1925, no one objects to this behavior, and they live pleasantly and enjoyably together. Things grow considerably more animated when a stage magician places his very attractive daughter in the colonel's household, which stirs a lively romantic interest from his boys and from the great man himself.
Who’s in it. The Children Thief stars Marcello Mastroianni as Bigua, Ángela Molina as Desposoria, Michel Piccoli as Mr. Armand and Virginie Ledoyen as Gabrielle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Children Thief has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Children Thief page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Children Thief tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Children Thief (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Children Thief change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Children Thief worth watching?
- The Children Thief holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Children Thief?
- The Children Thief stars Marcello Mastroianni, Ángela Molina, Michel Piccoli, Virginie Ledoyen and Loïc Even.
- When was The Children Thief released?
- The Children Thief was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.