Movie

A Child Is Waiting

“Burt Lancaster & Judy Garland take an untouched theme - and make it touching and unforgettable!”

★ 6.8(62)19631h 42m

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Good to know

Director: John Cassavetes
Release date: 1963-02-13
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Stanley Kramer Productions

A Child Is Waiting — trailer

About A Child Is Waiting

A Child Is Waiting is a 1963 movie in the Drama genre, directed by John Cassavetes, starring Burt Lancaster, Judy Garland and Gena Rowlands. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 62 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Child Is Waiting in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Dr. Matthew Clark is the head of a state institution for intellectually disabled children. Jean Hansen, a former music teacher anxious to give her life some meaning, joins the staff of the hospital. Jean, who tries to shelter the children with her love, suspiciously regards Dr. Clark's stern training methods. She becomes emotionally involved with 12-year-old Reuben Widdicombe, who has been abandoned by his divorced parents.

Cast

Burt Lancaster

Matthew Clark

Judy Garland

Jean Hansen

Gena Rowlands

Sophie Widdicombe Benham

Steven Hill

Ted Widdicombe

Paul Stewart

Goodman

Gloria McGehee

Mattie

Lawrence Tierney

Douglas Benham

Bruce Ritchey

Reuben Widdicombe

John Marley

Holland

Bill Mumy

Child

Elizabeth Wilson

Miss Fogarty

Barbara Pepper

Miss Brown (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

children's homedown syndromeschoolteaching

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Child Is Waiting in New Zealand?+

A Child Is Waiting is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Child Is Waiting on Netflix?+

A Child Is Waiting is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is A Child Is Waiting?+

A Child Is Waiting has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in A Child Is Waiting?+

A Child Is Waiting stars Burt Lancaster, Judy Garland, Gena Rowlands, Steven Hill and Paul Stewart.

When did A Child Is Waiting come out?+

A Child Is Waiting is a 1963 movie directed by John Cassavetes.

What genre is A Child Is Waiting?+

A Child Is Waiting is Drama film.

Who directed A Child Is Waiting?+

A Child Is Waiting was directed by John Cassavetes.