Children of a Lesser God
Starting his new job as an instructor at a New England school for the deaf, James Leeds meets Sarah Norman, a young deaf woman who works at the school as a member of the custodial staff. In spite of Sarah's withdrawn emotional state, a romance slowly develops between the pair.
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Streaming now in the United States on Kanopy and Hoopla.
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Frequently asked questions about Children of a Lesser God
Where can I watch Children of a Lesser God in the United States?
Children of a Lesser God is available to stream on Kanopy and Hoopla in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Children of a Lesser God for free?
Children of a Lesser God streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy and Hoopla. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Children of a Lesser God?
Children of a Lesser God scores 6.9 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Children of a Lesser God?
Children of a Lesser God stars William Hurt, Marlee Matlin, Piper Laurie, Philip Bosco, and Allison Gompf. Randa Haines is the director.
How long is Children of a Lesser God?
Children of a Lesser God runs 1h 59m (119 minutes).
When did Children of a Lesser God come out?
Children of a Lesser God was released on September 13, 1986.
Which studio made Children of a Lesser God?
Children of a Lesser God was produced by Paramount Pictures in the United States.
How much did Children of a Lesser God make at the box office?
Children of a Lesser God grossed $31,853,080 worldwide.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.