The Child
1940, Danish. Directed by Benjamin Christensen.
A young couple face a crisis when they experience an unexpected, out-of-wedlock pregnancy, touching on themes of unwanted pregnancy and illegal abortion.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Danish
- Rated
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- Released
- 20 August 1940
- Original title
- Barnet
- Country
- Denmark
- Written by
- Fleming Lynge, Benjamin Christensen, Leck Fischer
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How long is The Child?
The Child runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does The Child have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Child on?
The Child isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 August 1940. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Child?
If you liked The Child, try A Simple Twist of Fate, The Clique, Burn Your Maps.
Who directed The Child?
The Child (1940) was directed by Benjamin Christensen and stars Agis Winding, Charles Tharnæs, Beatrice Bonnesen.