Children of a Lesser God
1986, English. Directed by Randa Haines.
She is the most mysterious, independent, beautiful, angry person he has ever met. He is the first man who has ever gotten close enough to love her.
Starting his new job as an instructor at a New England school for the deaf, James Leeds meets Sarah Norman, a young deaf woman who works at the school as a member of the custodial staff. In spite of Sarah's withdrawn emotional state, a romance slowly develops between the pair.
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 360 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Children of a Lesser God
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 13 September 1986
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mark Medoff, Hesper Anderson
- Box office
- $32M
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Children of a Lesser God: quick answers
Is Children of a Lesser God worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 360 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Children of a Lesser God?
Children of a Lesser God runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does Children of a Lesser God have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Children of a Lesser God. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Children of a Lesser God parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Children of a Lesser God is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Children of a Lesser God on?
Children of a Lesser God isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Children of a Lesser God?
If you liked Children of a Lesser God, try Loving Annabelle, Not Easily Broken, Shout.
Who directed Children of a Lesser God?
Children of a Lesser God (1986) was directed by Randa Haines and stars William Hurt, Marlee Matlin, Piper Laurie.