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Drama · 1h 48m · 1961

The Children's Hour

★ 7.7 / 10 · 426 votes EN
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An unruly student at a private all-girls boarding school scandalously accuses the two women who run it of having a romantic relationship.

Directed by William Wyler Starring Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine, James Garner, Miriam Hopkins, Fay Bainter
Drama
First releaseDec 19, 1961
Score7.7 / 10
Length1h 48m
LanguageEN

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Release rollout

The Children's Hour opened first in United States on December 19, 1961. The rollout continued across 8 countries, finishing in Greece on August 13, 2026.

Release dates by country

United StatesDec 19, 1961
JapanApr 21, 1962
FranceApr 25, 1962
United KingdomSep 16, 1962
IrelandSep 16, 1962
GermanyOct 16, 1962
PortugalJan 2, 1963
GreeceAug 13, 2026

Frequently asked questions

When does The Children's Hour come out?

The Children's Hour was released on December 19, 1961.

When does The Children's Hour come out in United States?

The Children's Hour was released in United States on December 19, 1961.

When does The Children's Hour come out in United Kingdom?

The Children's Hour was released in United Kingdom on September 16, 1962.

When does The Children's Hour come out in Germany?

The Children's Hour was released in Germany on October 16, 1962.

Who directed The Children's Hour?

The Children's Hour was directed by William Wyler.

How long is The Children's Hour?

The Children's Hour has a runtime of 1h 48m.