The Innocents (1961)

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Apparitions? Evils? Corruptions?

In a mid-19th century Essex country house, a young governess for two children becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted by ghosts and that the children are being possessed.

• Released: 1961-11-24
• Genres: Horror, Mystery
• Runtime: 1h 40m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 7.5/10 from 704 votes

Directed by Jack Clayton.

Top cast

• Deborah Kerr as Miss Giddens
• Peter Wyngarde as Peter Quint
• Megs Jenkins as Mrs. Grose
• Michael Redgrave as The Uncle
• Martin Stephens as Miles
• Pamela Franklin as Flora
• Clytie Jessop as Miss Jessel
• Isla Cameron as Anna
• Eric Woodburn as Coachman (uncredited)

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Where to watch The Innocents

• United States: stream on fuboTV

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