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The Windermere Children

2020·Movie
1h 28min·NR

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Big heart, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, a real life story, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

The story of the pioneering project to rehabilitate child survivors of the Holocaust on the shores of Lake Windermere.
Post-Holocaust RecoveryHistorical DramaChildhood TraumaBritish HistoryPsychological HealingHope and ResilienceEmotional JourneyWorld War II AftermathHumanitarian Effort

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Windermere Children

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Where can I stream The Windermere Children legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Windermere Children worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Windermere Children rated?

NRViolenceSuicide themesDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, suicide themes, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Windermere Children?

1 h 28 min

The Windermere Children runs 1 h 28 min.

Is The Windermere Children based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on The Windermere Children?

Critics100
Audiences83

Not quite. Critics rate The Windermere Children higher (100) than audiences (83). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Windermere Children in?

EnglishGerman

It was made in English, with some German. Produced in Germany, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Windermere Children?

13AUBECACHFRGBGGIELUNLNZRUUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Windermere Children in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.