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Children of a Lesser God

19861h 59min
DramaRomance

Directed by Randa Haines

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 In spite of Sarah's withdrawn emotional state, a romance slowly develops between the pair.

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Top cast

  • William Hurt

    William Hurt

    James Leeds

  • Marlee Matlin

    Marlee Matlin

    Sarah Norman

  • Piper Laurie

    Piper Laurie

    Mrs. Norman

  • Philip Bosco

    Philip Bosco

    Dr. Curtis Franklin

  • Allison Gompf

    Lydia

  • John F. Cleary

    Johnny

  • Philip Holmes

    Glen

  • Georgia Ann Cline

    Cheryl

  • William D. Byrd

    Danny

  • Frank Carter Jr.

    Tony

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Where can I watch Children of a Lesser God online?

As of November 4, 2026, Children of a Lesser God is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus, and Kanopy in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions β€” streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.

Is Children of a Lesser God on Netflix?

No β€” Children of a Lesser God is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus, and Kanopy instead.

Can I rent or buy Children of a Lesser God online?

Yes. In United States, Children of a Lesser God can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

In which countries can I stream Children of a Lesser God?

As of November 4, 2026, Children of a Lesser God is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, Germany, and United States, among the countries we track.

Streaming availability last checked on November 4, 2026. Catalogues change frequently β€” data from TMDB and JustWatch.

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