The Children's Hour(1961)
Can an ugly rumor destroy what's beautiful?
The Children's Hour Synopsis
An unruly student at a private all-girls boarding school scandalously accuses the two women who run it of having a romantic relationship.
The Children's Hour (1961) is a drama film directed by William Wyler, released on December 19, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine, James Garner and Miriam Hopkins. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 424 ratings.
- Director:
- William Wyler
- Writers:
- John Michael Hayes, Lillian Hellman, Lillian Hellman
- Producers:
- William Wyler
- Cinematographer:
- Franz Planer
- Composer:
- Alex North
- Production:
- The Mirisch Company, United Artists
- Budget:
- $3,600,000
- Revenue:
- $3,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Children's Hour (1961) Trailer
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The Children's Hour Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Children's Hour.
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The Children's Hour Cast & Crew
Main cast
Audrey Hepburn
as Karen Wright
Shirley MacLaine
as Martha Dobie
James Garner
as Joe Cardin
Miriam Hopkins
as Lily Mortar
Fay Bainter
as Amelia Tilford
Karen Balkin
as Mary Tilford
Veronica Cartwright
as Rosalie Wells
Mimi Gibson
as Evelyn
- Debbie Moldow
Debbie Moldow
as Student
- Diane Mountford
Diane Mountford
as Student
- William Mims
William Mims
as Mr. Burton
Sally Brophy
as Mrs. Wells
Key crew
Directed by William Wyler, written by John Michael Hayes, Lillian Hellman and Lillian Hellman, produced by William Wyler.
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The Children's Hour Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 424 ratings.
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The Children's Hour – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Children's Hour online?
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The Children's Hour (1961) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Children's Hour?
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The main cast of The Children's Hour (1961) includes Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine, James Garner, Miriam Hopkins and Fay Bainter. The film was directed by William Wyler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Children's Hour released?
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The Children's Hour was released on December 19, 1961 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is The Children's Hour worth watching?
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The Children's Hour (1961) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 424 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 The Children's Hour?
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Yes. The official The Children's Hour trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.