A Child Is Waiting
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.
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Where can I watch A Child Is Waiting in the United States?
A Child Is Waiting is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch A Child Is Waiting for free?
A Child Is Waiting streams free with ads in the United States on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for A Child Is Waiting?
A Child Is Waiting scores 6.8 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in A Child Is Waiting?
A Child Is Waiting stars Burt Lancaster, Judy Garland, Gena Rowlands, Steven Hill, and Paul Stewart. John Cassavetes is the director.
How long is A Child Is Waiting?
A Child Is Waiting runs 1h 42m (102 minutes).
When did A Child Is Waiting come out?
A Child Is Waiting was released on February 13, 1963.
Which studio made A Child Is Waiting?
A Child Is Waiting was produced by Stanley Kramer Productions in the United States.
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.