Wise Children (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2019, Wise Children is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Emma Rice, running about 138 minutes.
What it’s about. Director Emma Rice brings her unique, musical and exuberantly impish vision to Angela Carter’s great last novel, in a production that has been seen at theatres across the UK. A big, bawdy tangle of theatrical joy and pain, Wise Children is a celebration of show business, family, forgiveness and hope. Expect show girls and Shakespeare, sex and scandal, mischief and mistaken identity - and butterflies galore. Loved by audiences and critics since its premiere at The Old Vic, London, in 2019, Wise Children has been seen by theatregoers across the UK. With support from The Space, it was filmed live at York Theatre Royal in 2019.
Who’s in it. Wise Children stars Sam Archer as Young Peregrine, Ankur Bahl as Young Melchior, Omari Douglas as Show Girl Nora and Mirabelle Gremaud as Young Nora, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Wise Children has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wise Children page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wise Children tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wise Children (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wise Children change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wise Children worth watching?
- Wise Children holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Wise Children?
- Wise Children stars Sam Archer, Ankur Bahl, Omari Douglas, Mirabelle Gremaud and Paul Hunter.
- When was Wise Children released?
- Wise Children was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.