My Childhood(1972)
My Childhood Synopsis
The first part of Bill Douglas' influential trilogy harks back to his impoverished upbringing in early-'40s Scotland. Cinema was his only escape - he paid for it with the money he made from returning empty jam jars - and this escape is reflected most closely at this time of his life as an eight-year-old living on the breadline with his half-brother and sick grandmother in a poor mining village.
My Childhood (1972) is a drama film directed by Bill Douglas, released on June 5, 1972 with a runtime of 47m. It stars Stephen Archibald, Hughie Restorick, Jean Taylor Smith and Karl Fieseler. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 54 ratings.
- Director:
- Bill Douglas
- Writers:
- Bill Douglas
- Producers:
- Geoffrey Evans
- Production:
- BFI
- Status:
- Released
My Childhood (1972) Trailer
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My Childhood Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stephen Archibald
as Jamie
Hughie Restorick
as Tommy
Jean Taylor Smith
as Grandmother
- Karl Fieseler
Karl Fieseler
as Helmuth
Bernard McKenna
as Tommy's father
Paul Kermack
as Jamie's father
Helena Gloag
as Father's mother
- Ann Smith
Ann Smith
as Jamie's mother
Eileen McCallum
as Nurse
- Helen Rae
Helen Rae
as Bus conductress
- James Eccles
James Eccles
as Man singing
Key crew
Directed by Bill Douglas, written by Bill Douglas, produced by Geoffrey Evans.
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My Childhood Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 54 ratings.
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My Childhood – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch My Childhood online?
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My Childhood (1972) is available to stream on Criterion Channel and BFI Player Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in My Childhood?
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The main cast of My Childhood (1972) includes Stephen Archibald, Hughie Restorick, Jean Taylor Smith, Karl Fieseler and Bernard McKenna. The film was directed by Bill Douglas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was My Childhood released?
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My Childhood was released on June 5, 1972 and runs for 47m.
Is My Childhood worth watching?
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My Childhood (1972) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 54 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for My Childhood?
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Yes. The official My Childhood trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.