Children of Paradise (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1945, Children of Paradise is a drama and romance film directed by Marcel Carné, running about 191 minutes. “AT LAST! The Celebrated French Film.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nathalie falls for Baptiste Debureau, a mime. But his heart is set on Garance, who is also coveted by Frederick Lemaitre and the Count of Montray.
Who’s in it. Children of Paradise stars Arletty as Claire Reine, dite Garance, Jean-Louis Barrault as Baptiste Debureau, Pierre Brasseur as Frédérick Lemaître and María Casares as Nathalie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Children of Paradise sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $1.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Children of Paradise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Children of Paradise tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Children of Paradise (1945)?
- In US, Children of Paradise is available to stream on Criterion Channel, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Children of Paradise worth watching?
- Children of Paradise holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Children of Paradise?
- Children of Paradise stars Arletty, Jean-Louis Barrault, Pierre Brasseur, María Casares and Marcel Herrand.
- When was Children of Paradise released?
- Children of Paradise was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 191 minutes.