Movie

The Children

“The love of a woman brought him back home. The love of the children brough him back to life.”

★ 4.9(4)19901h 28m

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Good to know

Director: Tony Palmer
Release date: 1990-05-18
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Isolde Films

About The Children

The Children is a 1990 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Tony Palmer, starring Ben Kingsley, Kim Novak and Karen Black. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.9/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Children in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After years working in Brazil, middle-aged engineer Martin Boyner returns to Switzerland to marry his longtime friend, the recently widowed Rose Sellars. En route, he encounters an old acquaintance and soon finds himself entranced by and then caring for her seven emotionally abandoned children. The oldest girl, Judith, quickly beguiles Martin with her unsettling blend of innocence and maturity. And suddenly Martin's orderly blueprint for the future is thrown into disarray as Judith's youth and spirit transform his routine life into a dangerously passionate new equation.

Cast

Ben Kingsley

Martin Boyne

Kim Novak

Rose Sellars

Karen Black

Sybil Lullmer

Geraldine Chaplin

Joyce Wheater

Britt Ekland

Zinnia Wrench

Rupert Graves

Gerald Ormerod

Marie Helvin

The Princess

Rosemary Leach

Scopy

Terence Rigby

The Duke of Mendip

Donald Sinden

Lord Wrench

Robert Stephens

Azariah Dobree

Joe Don Baker

Cliffe Wheater

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookremake

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Children in Mexico?+

The Children is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Children on Netflix?+

The Children is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Children?+

The Children has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in The Children?+

The Children stars Ben Kingsley, Kim Novak, Karen Black, Geraldine Chaplin and Britt Ekland.

When did The Children come out?+

The Children is a 1990 movie directed by Tony Palmer.

What genre is The Children?+

The Children is Drama film.

Who directed The Children?+

The Children was directed by Tony Palmer.