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Children of a Lesser God (1986): movie guide
Children of a Lesser God (1986) is a Drama, Romance running about 119 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.9/10 from 360 votes. Notable cast includes William Hurt, Marlee Matlin, Piper Laurie, Philip Bosco. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1986-09-13
- Runtime: 119 min
- TMDB: 6.9/10
- Genres: Drama, Romance
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1986-09-13
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What is Children of a Lesser God about?
Starting his new job as an instructor at a New England school for the deaf, James Leeds meets Sarah Norman, a young deaf woman who works at the school as a member of the custodial staff. In spite of Sarah's withdrawn emotional state, a romance slowly develops between the pair.
Cast highlights
Children of a Lesser God features William Hurt, Marlee Matlin, Piper Laurie, Philip Bosco, Allison Gompf, John F. Cleary. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1986-09-13. Runtime: 119 minutes. TMDB score: 6.9/10 (360 votes). Genres: Drama, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Children of a Lesser God?
- Children of a Lesser God is listed as Drama, Romance on TMDB.
- How long is Children of a Lesser God?
- Children of a Lesser God runs about 119 minutes.
- Who stars in Children of a Lesser God?
- Cast highlights include William Hurt, Marlee Matlin, Piper Laurie, Philip Bosco, Allison Gompf, John F. Cleary.
- Does Cinema Box stream Children of a Lesser God?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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