The Children (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1945, The Children is a drama and family film directed by Rolf Husberg, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the classic children’s story, seven orphan siblings and their goat make a difficult journey over the mountains to find new parents.
Who’s in it. The Children stars Hans Lindgren as Ante, Siv Hansson as Maglena, Ann-Sophie Honeth as Anna-Lisa and Ulf Berggren as Per-Erik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Children has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Children page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Children tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Children (1945)?
- In GB, The Children is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Children worth watching?
- The Children holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Children?
- The Children stars Hans Lindgren, Siv Hansson, Ann-Sophie Honeth, Ulf Berggren and Paula Jagæus.
- When was The Children released?
- The Children was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.