The Children's Hour
1961, English. Directed by William Wyler.
Can an ugly rumor destroy what's beautiful?
An unruly student at a private all-girls boarding school scandalously accuses the two women who run it of having a romantic relationship.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch The Children's Hour
The Children's Hour is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- William WylerDirector
- Audrey HepburnKaren Wright
- Shirley MacLaineMartha Dobie
- James GarnerJoe Cardin
- Miriam HopkinsLily Mortar
- Fay BainterAmelia Tilford
- Karen BalkinMary Tilford
- Veronica CartwrightRosalie Wells
- Mimi GibsonEvelyn
- Debbie MoldowStudent
- Diane MountfordStudent
- William MimsMr. Burton
- Sally BrophyMrs. Wells
Details
- Released
- 19 December 1961
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Michael Hayes
- Budget
- $3.6M
- Box office
- $3M
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What The Children's Hour is based on
The Children's Hour is based on These Three, a 1936 film and The Children's Hour, a play or musical by Lillian Hellman.
Film · 1936
These Three
Play or musical
The Children's Hour
By Lillian Hellman
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The Children's Hour: quick answers
Is The Children's Hour worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 430 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Children's Hour?
The Children's Hour runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does The Children's Hour have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Children's Hour. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Children's Hour parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Children's Hour is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Children's Hour on?
The Children's Hour is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Children's Hour?
If you liked The Children's Hour, try Dear Evan Hansen, The Man Without a Face, A Kid Like Jake.
Who directed The Children's Hour?
The Children's Hour (1961) was directed by William Wyler and stars Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine, James Garner.
What is The Children's Hour based on?
The Children's Hour is based on These Three, a 1936 film and The Children's Hour, a play or musical by Lillian Hellman.