The Children's Hour Franchise Guide: Movie Facts and Legacy
A TMDB-backed guide to The Children's Hour, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

The Children's Hour (1961) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Can an ugly rumor destroy what's beautiful?
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Shirley MacLaine as Martha Dobie; Audrey Hepburn as Karen Wright; James Garner as Joe Cardin; Miriam Hopkins as Lily Mortar; Fay Bainter as Amelia Tilford; Karen Balkin as Mary Tilford; Veronica Cartwright as Rosalie Wells; Sally Brophy as Mrs. Wells
About The Children's Hour
An unruly student at a private all-girls boarding school scandalously accuses the two women who run it of having a romantic relationship.
More like The Children's Hour
- Dear Evan Hansen
- The Man Without a Face
- Bang Bang You're Dead
- A Kid Like Jake
- Detachment
- Zero Day
- The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
- Giant Little Ones
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Children's Hour?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Children's Hour?
Shirley MacLaine as Martha Dobie; Audrey Hepburn as Karen Wright; James Garner as Joe Cardin; Miriam Hopkins as Lily Mortar; Fay Bainter as Amelia Tilford; Karen Balkin as Mary Tilford; Veronica Cartwright as Rosalie Wells; Sally Brophy as Mrs. Wells
Is this The Children's Hour guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



