A Child Is Waiting
1963, English. Directed by John Cassavetes.
Burt Lancaster & Judy Garland take an untouched theme - and make it touching and unforgettable!
Dr. Matthew Clark is the head of a state institution for intellectually disabled children. Jean Hansen, a former music teacher anxious to give her life some meaning, joins the staff of the hospital. Jean, who tries to shelter the children with her love, suspiciously regards Dr. Clark's stern training methods. She becomes emotionally involved with 12-year-old Reuben Widdicombe, who has been abandoned by his divorced parents.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch A Child Is Waiting
A Child Is Waiting is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- John CassavetesDirector
- Burt LancasterDr. Matthew Clark
- Judy GarlandJean Hansen
- Gena RowlandsSophie Widdicombe
- Steven HillTed Widdicombe
- Paul StewartGoodman
- Gloria McGeheeMattie
- Lawrence TierneyDouglas Benham
- Bruce RitcheyReuben Widdicombe
- John MarleyHolland
- Bill MumyChild
- Elizabeth WilsonMiss Fogarty
- Barbara PepperMiss Brown (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 13 February 1963
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Abby Mann
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A Child Is Waiting: quick answers
Is A Child Is Waiting worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Child Is Waiting?
A Child Is Waiting runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does A Child Is Waiting have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Child Is Waiting. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Child Is Waiting parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Child Is Waiting is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is A Child Is Waiting on?
A Child Is Waiting is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Child Is Waiting?
If you liked A Child Is Waiting, try The Memory Keeper's Daughter, Resurrecting the Champ, The Miracle Worker.
Who directed A Child Is Waiting?
A Child Is Waiting (1963) was directed by John Cassavetes and stars Burt Lancaster, Judy Garland, Gena Rowlands.