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Children of Glory

2006Movie2 h 3 min

DramaHistory
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes92%76%

A nerve-racking, thrilling drama movie about history and war, with standout world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

During the ill-fated Hungarian revolution of 1956, Karcsi Szabo, star player on the water polo team, is torn between his love for a revolutionary student and his training for the Melbourne Olympics.

Feels like

  • Hungarian Revolution 1956
  • Historical War Drama
  • Olympic Sports Story
  • National Pride
  • Political Rebellion
  • Water Polo Conflict
  • Intense & Emotional
  • Sacrifice & Resistance
  • Cold War Era

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Krisztina Goda
Written by
Joe Eszterhas, Géza Bereményi, Réka Divinyi
Produced by
Andrew G. Vajna, Clive Parsons, Tamás Zákonyi S.
Music by
Nick Glennie-Smith

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Facts

October 23, 2006 · 2 h 3 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 23, 2006
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
Hungarian
Also spoken
Russian
Made in
Hungary, United Kingdom, United States
Box office
$71,446
Available in
116 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Children of Glory?"

Questions about Children of Glory

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Where can I stream Children of Glory?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Children of Glory from Eventive. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Children of Glory worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Is Children of Glory good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Children of Glory in English?

HungarianRussian

No, it was made in Hungarian, with some Russian.