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The Children's Hour

The Children's Hour

One simple lie destroyed everything they had.

An unruly student at a private all-girls boarding school scandalously accuses the two women who run it of having a romantic relationship.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Children's Hour
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1961-12-19
  • Runtime: 108 minutes
  • Rating: 7.7/10 (374 votes)
  • Budget: $3,600,000
  • Revenue: $3,000,000
  • Production Companies: The Mirisch Company, United Artists
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.2173
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Shirley MacLaine

Shirley MacLaine

as Martha Dobie

Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn

as Karen Wright

James Garner

James Garner

as Joe Cardin

Miriam Hopkins

Miriam Hopkins

as Lily Mortar

Fay Bainter

Fay Bainter

as Amelia Tilford

Karen Balkin

Karen Balkin

as Mary Tilford

Veronica Cartwright

Veronica Cartwright

as Rosalie Wells

Sally Brophy

Sally Brophy

as Mrs. Wells

Mimi Gibson

Mimi Gibson

as Evelyn

William Mims

William Mims

as Mr. Burton

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Trailers & Clips

The Children's Hour (1961) Original Trailer [FHD]

LGBTQ Themes in Psycho and The Children's Hour [*Contains Movie Spoilers]

Susie Bright on "The Children's Hour"

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Children's Hour?

The Children's Hour is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1961-12-19.

Who are the main actors in The Children's Hour?

The main cast includes Shirley MacLaine, Audrey Hepburn, James Garner, Miriam Hopkins, Fay Bainter, .

Where can I watch The Children's Hour online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Children's Hour is available.

Is The Children's Hour based on a true story?

One simple lie destroyed everything they had.

What is the IMDb rating of The Children's Hour?

The Children's Hour has an IMDb rating of 7.7/10 based on 374 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Children's Hour?

The movie had a production budget of $3,600,000 and earned $3,000,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Children's Hour?

The soundtrack was composed by The Mirisch Company, United Artists. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Children's Hour filmed?

The Children's Hour was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Children's Hour?

The total runtime of The Children's Hour is 108 minutes.

Is The Children's Hour suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Children's Hour?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Children's Hour.

Does The Children's Hour have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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