Movie

We Want a Child

“You see a baby born right before your very eyes!”

★ 6.7(3)19491h 16m

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Good to know

Director: Lau Lauritzen Jr., Alice O'Fredericks
Release date: 1949-09-05
Runtime: 1h 16m
Language: Danish
Status: Released
Country: Denmark
Studio: ASA

About We Want a Child

We Want a Child is a 1949 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Lau Lauritzen Jr. and Alice O'Fredericks, starring Jørgen Reenberg, Maria Garland and Grethe Thordahl. It has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch We Want a Child in India — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Else and her husband want a child but Else can't have one following an abortion performed before she got married. When Jytte, her friend, a salesgirl who is the mistress of a married man, tells her she is pregnant, Else thinks she has worked things out: along with her husband she will adopt the unwanted child. But things turn out differently since Jytte decides to keep the newborn the moment she sets eyes on it.

Cast

Jørgen Reenberg

Maria Garland

Grethe Thordahl

Preben Lerdorff Rye

Jeanne Darville

Lene Ingemann Jørgensen

Betty Helsengreen

Else Jarlbak

Karen Berg

Alma Olander Dam Willumsen

Berit Erbe

Ib Schønberg

Onkel Hans

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch We Want a Child in India?+

We Want a Child is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in India. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is We Want a Child on Netflix?+

We Want a Child is not on Netflix in India right now.

How long is We Want a Child?+

We Want a Child has a runtime of 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

Who stars in We Want a Child?+

We Want a Child stars Jørgen Reenberg, Maria Garland, Grethe Thordahl, Preben Lerdorff Rye and Jeanne Darville.

When did We Want a Child come out?+

We Want a Child is a 1949 movie directed by Lau Lauritzen Jr. and Alice O'Fredericks.

What genre is We Want a Child?+

We Want a Child is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed We Want a Child?+

We Want a Child was directed by Lau Lauritzen Jr. and Alice O'Fredericks.