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A Child Is Waiting

6.819631h 42mPGMovieDrama

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…

DirectorJohn Cassavetes
WriterAbby Mann
ProducerStanley Kramer

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 4 other countries

A Child Is Waiting isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Brazil, Canada, Spain, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by John Cassavetes

BLBurt Lancaster
Burt Lancaster
Matthew Clark
JGJudy Garland
Judy Garland
Jean Hansen
GRGena Rowlands
Gena Rowlands
Sophie Widdicombe Benham
SHSteven Hill
Steven Hill
Ted Widdicombe
PSPaul Stewart
Paul Stewart
Goodman
GMGloria McGehee
Gloria McGehee
Mattie
LTLawrence Tierney
Lawrence Tierney
Douglas Benham
BRBruce Ritchey
Bruce Ritchey
Reuben Widdicombe
JMJohn Marley
John Marley
Holland
BMBill Mumy
Bill Mumy
Child
EWElizabeth Wilson
Elizabeth Wilson
Miss Fogarty
BPBarbara Pepper
Barbara Pepper
Miss Brown (uncredited)

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A Child Is Waiting — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Child Is Waiting?

A Child Is Waiting isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Brazil, Canada and Spain and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is A Child Is Waiting on Netflix?

No, A Child Is Waiting is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

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A Child Is Waiting isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.