My Childhood
1972, English. Directed by Bill Douglas.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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My Childhood is streaming on Criterion Channel and BFI Player in India.
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Details
- Released
- 5 June 1972
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Bill Douglas
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My Childhood: quick answers
What comes after My Childhood?
Next in the series: My Ain Folk (1973) and My Way Home (1978).
Is My Childhood worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 57 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is My Childhood?
My Childhood runs 47 minutes (0h 47m).
Does My Childhood have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for My Childhood. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
My Childhood parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
My Childhood is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is My Childhood on?
My Childhood is streaming on Criterion Channel and BFI Player in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like My Childhood?
If you liked My Childhood, try Goodnight, Mister Tom, Hope and Glory, Oliver Twist.
Who directed My Childhood?
My Childhood (1972) was directed by Bill Douglas and stars Stephen Archibald, Hughie Restorick, Jean Taylor Smith.