The Children of Chance
2016, French. Directed by Malik Chibane.
In the backdrop of the Nazi occupation of France, taken to the hospital for a broken leg from an accident, twelve-year-old Maurice Gutman is narrowly spared from the mass roundup that will take his family from him and leave them imprisoned in a distant death camp. At the hospital, Dr. Daviel diagnoses him with tuberculosis and imposes a long treatment, perhaps a humane ruse to prevent him from being deported. Over the course of two years, while living with the hospital staff, Maurice and eight other young boarders unforgettably experience friendship, solidarity and extraordinary courage. These are the children of luck.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Released
- 30 November 2016
- Original title
- Les enfants de la chance
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Malik Chibane
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The Children of Chance: quick answers
Is The Children of Chance worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Children of Chance?
The Children of Chance runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Children of Chance have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Children of Chance on?
The Children of Chance isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 November 2016. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Children of Chance?
If you liked The Children of Chance, try Bon Voyage, Macadam Stories, An Indian Tale.
Who directed The Children of Chance?
The Children of Chance (2016) was directed by Malik Chibane and stars Philippe Torreton, Pauline Cheviller, Mathias Mlekuz.