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A Child Is Waiting (1963): movie guide
A Child Is Waiting (1963) is a Drama running about 102 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.8/10 from 66 votes. Notable cast includes Burt Lancaster, Judy Garland, Gena Rowlands, Steven Hill. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1963-02-13
- Runtime: 102 min
- TMDB: 6.8/10
- Genres: Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1963-02-13
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What is A Child Is Waiting about?
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.
Cast highlights
A Child Is Waiting features Burt Lancaster, Judy Garland, Gena Rowlands, Steven Hill, Paul Stewart, Gloria McGehee. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1963-02-13. Runtime: 102 minutes. TMDB score: 6.8/10 (66 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is A Child Is Waiting?
- A Child Is Waiting is listed as Drama on TMDB.
- How long is A Child Is Waiting?
- A Child Is Waiting runs about 102 minutes.
- Who stars in A Child Is Waiting?
- Cast highlights include Burt Lancaster, Judy Garland, Gena Rowlands, Steven Hill, Paul Stewart, Gloria McGehee.
- Does Cinema Box stream A Child Is Waiting?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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