Movie

The Children Are Watching Us

“A pulsating drama of childhood.”

★ 7.6(93)19431h 24m

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Good to know

Director: Vittorio De Sica
Release date: 1943-10-27
Runtime: 1h 24m
Language: Italian
Status: Released
Country: Italy
Studio: Scalera Film

About The Children Are Watching Us

The Children Are Watching Us is a 1943 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Vittorio De Sica, starring Emilio Cigoli, Luciano De Ambrosis and Isa Pola. It has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 93 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Children Are Watching Us in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In his first collaboration with renowned screenwriter and longtime partner Cesare Zavattini, Vittorio De Sica examines the cataclysmic consequences of adult folly on an innocent child. Heralding the pair’s subsequent work on some of the masterpieces of Italian neorealism, The Children Are Watching Us is a vivid, deeply humane portrait of a family’s disintegration.

Cast

Emilio Cigoli

Andrea

Luciano De Ambrosis

Pricò

Isa Pola

Nina

Adriano Rimoldi

Roberto

Giovanna Cigoli

Agnese

Jone Frigerio

La nonna

Maria Gardena

Sig.ra Uberti

Dina Perbellini

Zia Berelli

Nicoletta Parodi

Giuliana

Tecla Scarano

Sig.ra Resta

Ernesto Calindri

Claudio

Olinto Cristina

Il rettore

Themes & keywords

innocence

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Children Are Watching Us in New Zealand?+

The Children Are Watching Us 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 The Children Are Watching Us on Netflix?+

The Children Are Watching Us is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is The Children Are Watching Us?+

The Children Are Watching Us has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

Who stars in The Children Are Watching Us?+

The Children Are Watching Us stars Emilio Cigoli, Luciano De Ambrosis, Isa Pola, Adriano Rimoldi and Giovanna Cigoli.

When did The Children Are Watching Us come out?+

The Children Are Watching Us is a 1943 movie directed by Vittorio De Sica.

What genre is The Children Are Watching Us?+

The Children Are Watching Us is Drama film.

Who directed The Children Are Watching Us?+

The Children Are Watching Us was directed by Vittorio De Sica.