Children of the Damned
1964, English. Directed by Anton Leader.
Beware the eyes that paralyze!!!
Six children are found spread through out the world that not only have enormous intelligence, but identical intelligence and have a strange bond to each other.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 114 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Children of the Damned
Children of the Damned isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Anton LeaderDirector
- Ian HendryTom Llewellyn
- Alan BadelDavid Neville
- Barbara FerrisSusan Eliot
- Alfred BurkeColin Webster
- Sheila AllenDiana Looran
- Ralph MichaelMinister of Defense
- Patrick WymarkCommander
- Martin MillerProf. Gruber
- Harold GoldblattHarib
- Patrick WhiteMr. Davidson
- Andre MikhelsonRussian Official
- Bessie LoveMrs. Robbin
Details
- Released
- 10 January 1964
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- John Briley
- Box office
- $2M
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What Children of the Damned is based on
Children of the Damned is based on The Midwich Cuckoos (1957) published by Michael Joseph.
1957
The Midwich Cuckoos
Published by Michael Joseph
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Children of the Damned: quick answers
What should I watch before Children of the Damned?
Watch Village of the Damned (1960) first.
Is Children of the Damned worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 114 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Children of the Damned?
Children of the Damned runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Children of the Damned have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Children of the Damned. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Children of the Damned parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Children of the Damned is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Children of the Damned on?
Children of the Damned isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Children of the Damned?
If you liked Children of the Damned, try Marjorie Prime, Doctor Who: Dark Water / Death in Heaven, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Who directed Children of the Damned?
Children of the Damned (1964) was directed by Anton Leader and stars Ian Hendry, Alan Badel, Barbara Ferris.
What is Children of the Damned based on?
Children of the Damned is based on The Midwich Cuckoos (1957) published by Michael Joseph.