The Children's Hour
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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Streaming now in the United States on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Kanopy, and YouTube Free.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about The Children's Hour
Where can I watch The Children's Hour in the United States?
The Children's Hour is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, Kanopy, and YouTube Free 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 The Children's Hour for free?
The Children's Hour streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Children's Hour?
The Children's Hour scores 7.7 on The Movie Database, 7.8 on IMDb, 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 79 on Metacritic.
Who stars in The Children's Hour?
The Children's Hour stars Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine, James Garner, Miriam Hopkins, and Fay Bainter. William Wyler is the director.
How long is The Children's Hour?
The Children's Hour runs 1h 48m (108 minutes).
When did The Children's Hour come out?
The Children's Hour was released on December 19, 1961.
Which studio made The Children's Hour?
The Children's Hour was produced by The Mirisch Company and United Artists in the United States.
What was the budget for The Children's Hour?
The Children's Hour was made on a budget of $3,600,000.
How much did The Children's Hour make at the box office?
The Children's Hour grossed $3,000,000 worldwide, against a budget of $3,600,000.
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.