GoodWatchSign in

Who Will Love My Children?

1983·Movie
1h 35min·PG
65
GoodGoodWatch score

Watch

No stream option in US yet.

Who Will Love My Children? fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos10
  • Family Dynamics10
  • Melancholy9

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

A real life story, family, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You want something to laugh at

Find more like it

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

A true story of incredible love and courage...

Lucile Fray has 10 children and terminal cancer. As her ne'er-do-well alcoholic husband, isn't capable enough to handle raising them, there's only one option left. As her last act on earth, Fray is determined to make sure her children have a secure future.
Terminal IllnessMother's SacrificeFamily LoveBiographical DramaEmotional JourneyResilience & HopeHeartwarmingHistorical SettingCharacter-Driven

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Who Will Love My Children?

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Who Will Love My Children? legally?

GoodWatch doesn't know of a legal streaming option for Who Will Love My Children? in the United States right now. Pick another country in the Where to Watch section to check elsewhere.

Is Who Will Love My Children? worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Who Will Love My Children? rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Who Will Love My Children??

1 h 35 min

Who Will Love My Children? runs 1 h 35 min.

Is Who Will Love My Children? based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Who Will Love My Children? in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.