The Children's Hour

Where to Watch The Children's Hour (1961) (Legally)

Can an ugly rumor destroy what's beautiful?
Dec 19, 1961 US 108 min 12
7.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
406 votes
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Where to watch “The Children's Hour” (1961) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.

What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1961), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Expect a Drama blend, with a runtime close to 108 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 7.6/10 from about 406 votes.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

suicide, falsely accused, female friendship, girls' boarding school, based on play or musical, teacher, lesbian relationship, black and white, lgbt, rumor, libel suit, depressed woman

Official trailer

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Plot

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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Main cast

Shirley MacLaine
as Martha Dobie
Audrey Hepburn
as Karen Wright
James Garner
as Joe Cardin
Miriam Hopkins
as Lily Mortar
Fay Bainter
as Amelia Tilford
Karen Balkin
as Mary Tilford
Veronica Cartwright
as Rosalie Wells
Sally Brophy
as Mrs. Wells
Mimi Gibson
as Evelyn
William Mims
as Mr. Burton