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Children of a Lesser God

6.919861h 59mMovieDramaRomance

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 In spite of Sarah's withdrawn emotional state, a romance slowly develops between the pair.

DirectorRanda Haines
WritersMark Medoff·Hesper Anderson
ProducersBurt Sugarman·Patrick J. Palmer

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Cast · Directed by Randa Haines

WHWilliam Hurt
William Hurt
James Leeds
MMMarlee Matlin
Marlee Matlin
Sarah Norman
PLPiper Laurie
Piper Laurie
Mrs. Norman
PBPhilip Bosco
Philip Bosco
Dr. Curtis Franklin
AG
Allison Gompf
Lydia
JC
John F. Cleary
Johnny
PH
Philip Holmes
Glen
GC
Georgia Ann Cline
Cheryl
WB
William D. Byrd
Danny
FJ
Frank Carter Jr.
Tony
JL
John Limnidis
William
BHBob Hiltermann
Bob Hiltermann
Orin

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Children of a Lesser God — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Children of a Lesser God?

Children of a Lesser God is streaming on Super Channel Plus, Super Channel and fuboTV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Children of a Lesser God on Netflix?

No, Children of a Lesser God is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Super Channel Plus and Super Channel.

Is Children of a Lesser God on Amazon Prime Video?

Children of a Lesser God isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Children of a Lesser God for free?

Children of a Lesser God is available on Super Channel Plus and Super Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.