The Innocents
1961, English. Directed by Jack Clayton.
Apparitions? Evils? Corruptions?
In a mid-19th century Essex country house, a young governess for two children becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted by ghosts and that the children are being possessed.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Worth the Hype
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7.5/10 from 704 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Innocents
The Innocents is streaming on fuboTV in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 24 November 1961
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Truman Capote, William Archibald
- Budget
- $430K
- Box office
- $1.2M
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What The Innocents is based on
The Innocents is based on The Turn of the Screw, an 1898 novel by Henry James, published by Macmillan Inc. and The Innocents, a novel by William Archibald.
Novel · 1898
The Turn of the Screw
By Henry James
Published by Macmillan Inc.
Novel
The Innocents
By William Archibald
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Innocents: quick answers
Is The Innocents worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 704 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Innocents?
The Innocents runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Innocents have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Innocents. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Innocents parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Innocents is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Innocents on?
The Innocents is streaming on fuboTV in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Innocents?
If you liked The Innocents, try The Cellar, undertone, The Others.
Who directed The Innocents?
The Innocents (1961) was directed by Jack Clayton and stars Deborah Kerr, Peter Wyngarde, Megs Jenkins.
What is The Innocents based on?
The Innocents is based on The Turn of the Screw, an 1898 novel by Henry James, published by Macmillan Inc. and The Innocents, a novel by William Archibald.