Movie

Children of a Lesser God

“She is the most mysterious, independent, beautiful, angry person he has ever met. He is the first man who has ever gotten close enough to love her.”

★ 6.9(346)19861h 59m

Drama Romance

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Children of a Lesser God is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max in France. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

Where to watch Children of a Lesser God

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Good to know

Director: Randa Haines
Release date: 1986-09-13
Runtime: 1h 59m
Language: English
Box office: $31,853,080
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

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About Children of a Lesser God

Children of a Lesser God is a 1986 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Randa Haines, starring William Hurt, Marlee Matlin and Piper Laurie. It has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 346 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Children of a Lesser God in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Starting his new job as an instructor at a New England school for the deaf, James Leeds meets Sarah Norman, a young deaf woman who works at the school as a member of the custodial staff. In spite of Sarah's withdrawn emotional state, a romance slowly develops between the pair.

Cast

William Hurt

James Leeds

Marlee Matlin

Sarah Norman

Piper Laurie

Mrs. Norman

Philip Bosco

Dr. Curtis Franklin

Allison Gompf

Lydia

John F. Cleary

Johnny

Philip Holmes

Glen

Georgia Ann Cline

Cheryl

William D. Byrd

Danny

Frank Carter Jr.

Tony

John Limnidis

William

Bob Hiltermann

Orin

Themes & keywords

deaf-mutedeafman woman relationshiplisteningteacherteacher student relationshipwoman directorsign languagesteachers and studentsschoolroomdeaf girldeafness

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Children of a Lesser God in France?+

In France, Children of a Lesser God is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Children of a Lesser God on Netflix?+

Children of a Lesser God is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is Children of a Lesser God?+

Children of a Lesser God has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

Who stars in Children of a Lesser God?+

Children of a Lesser God stars William Hurt, Marlee Matlin, Piper Laurie, Philip Bosco and Allison Gompf.

When did Children of a Lesser God come out?+

Children of a Lesser God is a 1986 movie directed by Randa Haines.

What genre is Children of a Lesser God?+

Children of a Lesser God is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Children of a Lesser God?+

Children of a Lesser God was directed by Randa Haines.