Children (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1976, Children is a drama film directed by Terence Davies, running about 47 minutes.
What it’s about. Robert Tucker, a young gay man who is almost without affect, sits in various waiting rooms. As he sits, he recalls events from the year of his childhood when his father dies. He's ten or eleven that year, picked on by bullies at the Catholic school he attends. He seems friendless. At home, his mother is quiet, his father is ill and angry. After his father's death, there's a wake, the coffin arrives, the body is removed. The lad grieves, alone.
Who’s in it. Children stars Phillip Mawdsley as Robert Tucker, Robin Hooper as Robert Tucker (aged 23), Nick Stringer as Father and Valerie Lilley as Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Children 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 Children page.
If you liked it. Fans of Children tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Children (1976)?
- In US, Children 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 Children worth watching?
- Children holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Children?
- Children stars Phillip Mawdsley, Robin Hooper, Nick Stringer, Valerie Lilley and Linda Beckett.
- When was Children released?
- Children was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 47 minutes.