Our Children (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2012, Our Children is a drama and romance film directed by Joachim Lafosse, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Young and full of life, Murielle has a promising future ahead of her when she meets and falls head over heels for Mounir. A wedding soon follows, and the happy couple quickly set about preparing to make a family. However, with family come ties, and none come as tight as that between Mounir and his adoptive father. As Murielle continues to bring new life into the family, frictions between Mounir and Doctor Pinget reach boiling point. Helpless to extract her husband and children from the wealthy nest that Doctor Pinget has provided for them, Murielle is drawn into an unhealthy family dynamic. There is only one way out of this nightmare, and for Murielle all sense of reasoning begins to abandon her.
Who’s in it. Our Children stars Tahar Rahim as Mounir, Niels Arestrup as André Pinget, Émilie Dequenne as Murielle and Stéphane Bissot as Françoise, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Our Children has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, MUBI Amazon Channel and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Our Children page.
If you liked it. Fans of Our Children tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Our Children (2012)?
- In US, Our Children is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and MUBI Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Our Children worth watching?
- Our Children holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Our Children?
- Our Children stars Tahar Rahim, Niels Arestrup, Émilie Dequenne, Stéphane Bissot and Mounia Raoui.
- When was Our Children released?
- Our Children was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.