My Childhood (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1972, My Childhood is a drama film directed by Bill Douglas, running about 47 minutes.
What it’s about. The first part of Bill Douglas' influential trilogy harks back to his impoverished upbringing in early-'40s Scotland. Cinema was his only escape - he paid for it with the money he made from returning empty jam jars - and this escape is reflected most closely at this time of his life as an eight-year-old living on the breadline with his half-brother and sick grandmother in a poor mining village.
Who’s in it. My Childhood stars Stephen Archibald as Jamie, Hughie Restorick as Tommy, Jean Taylor Smith as Grandmother and Karl Fieseler as Helmuth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, My Childhood has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Childhood page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Childhood tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Childhood (1972)?
- In US, My Childhood is available to stream on Criterion Channel and BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Childhood worth watching?
- My Childhood holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Childhood?
- My Childhood stars Stephen Archibald, Hughie Restorick, Jean Taylor Smith, Karl Fieseler and Bernard McKenna.
- When was My Childhood released?
- My Childhood was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 47 minutes.