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A Child Is Waiting

1963·Movie
1h 42min·PG
81
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Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Burt Lancaster & Judy Garland take an untouched theme - and make it touching and unforgettable!

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.
Socially Conscious DramaEmotional RealismInstitutional CritiqueDisability RepresentationFamily SeparationCharacter-DrivenMelancholy ToneThought-Provoking

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Where can I stream A Child Is Waiting?

In the United States, A Child Is Waiting streams on Prime, fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is A Child Is Waiting worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Is A Child Is Waiting okay for kids?

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Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is A Child Is Waiting plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.