Children of a Lesser God
Children of a Lesser God (1986) is a romance drama, directed by Randa Haines. It stars William Hurt and Marlee Matlin. The 119-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.
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What Children of a Lesser God Is About
A speech teacher arriving at a school for the deaf meets a former pupil who works there as a cleaner and refuses to speak. He tries to persuade her to talk. The film questions the relationship through that insistence; the narrative shows plainly that his good intentions are not enough and that she is defending her own language. In the argument scenes the signing is left untranslated. Randa Haines directed, with William Hurt and Marlee Matlin, who won an Oscar for the role. It is adapted from a stage play. Who it's for: those interested in relationship drama and in accounts of deaf culture. Who it's not for: viewers wanting an easy love story; the film leaves the conflict unresolved.
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What is Children of a Lesser God about?
A speech teacher arriving at a school for the deaf meets a former pupil who works there as a cleaner and refuses to speak. He tries to persuade her to talk.
Where can I watch Children of a Lesser God?
Children of a Lesser God is available to watch on digital platforms such as fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus, Philo. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Children of a Lesser God?
Children of a Lesser God runs for 119 minutes (1h 59m).
When did Children of a Lesser God come out?
Children of a Lesser God was released in 1986.
Who directed Children of a Lesser God?
Children of a Lesser God was directed by Randa Haines.
Who stars in Children of a Lesser God?
Children of a Lesser God stars William Hurt, Marlee Matlin, Piper Laurie, Philip Bosco.
What is Children of a Lesser God's rating?
Children of a Lesser God holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.
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