The Children's Story
1982, English. Directed by James Clavell.
A just-established totalitarian government places a new teacher in a classroom of young children while the old teacher is sent away. The new teacher challenges the students' view of their world. Young Johnny asks questions, but the teacher manages to twist the truth into reasonable answers. It doesn't take long for the children to see things the new teacher's way.
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- 0h 30m
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- English
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What The Children's Story is based on
The Children's Story is based on The Children's Story (1963) by James Clavell, published by Dell Publishing.
1963
The Children's Story
By James Clavell
Published by Dell Publishing
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The Children's Story runs 30 minutes (0h 30m).
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The Children's Story isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 September 1982. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Children's Story?
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Who directed The Children's Story?
The Children's Story (1982) was directed by James Clavell and stars Mildred Dunnock, Michaela Clavell.
What is The Children's Story based on?
The Children's Story is based on The Children's Story (1963) by James Clavell, published by Dell Publishing.