A Child Is Waiting (1963)

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Burt Lancaster & Judy Garland take an untouched theme - and make it touching and unforgettable!

Dr. Matthew Clark is the head of a state institution for intellectually disabled children. Jean Hansen, a former music teacher anxious to give her life some meaning, joins the staff of the hospital. Jean, who tries to shelter the children with her love, suspiciously regards Dr. Clark's stern training methods. She becomes emotionally involved with 12-year-old Reuben Widdicombe, who has been abandoned by his divorced parents.

Released: 1963-02-13
Genres: Drama
Runtime: 1h 42m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 6.8/10 from 65 votes

Directed by John Cassavetes.

Top cast

Burt Lancaster as Dr. Matthew Clark
Judy Garland as Jean Hansen
Gena Rowlands as Sophie Widdicombe
Steven Hill as Ted Widdicombe
Paul Stewart as Goodman
Gloria McGehee as Mattie
Lawrence Tierney as Douglas Benham
Bruce Ritchey as Reuben Widdicombe
John Marley as Holland
Bill Mumy as Child

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Where to watch A Child Is Waiting

United States: stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel ; watch free on YouTube Free, Tubi TV
Canada: watch free on Tubi TV

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