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Children

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Robert Tucker, a young gay man who is almost without affect, sits in various waiting rooms. As he sits, he recalls events from the year of his childhood when his father dies. He's ten or eleven that year, picked on by bullies at the…

DirectorTerence Davies
WriterTerence Davies

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Cast · Directed by Terence Davies

PM
Phillip Mawdsley
Robert Tucker
RHRobin Hooper
Robin Hooper
Robert Tucker (aged 23)
NS
Nick Stringer
Father
VLValerie Lilley
Valerie Lilley
Mother
LBLinda Beckett
Linda Beckett
Neighbour
CH
Colin Hignet
Bully
RB
Robin Bowen
Bully 2
TETrevor Eve
Trevor Eve
Man in Shower
EE
Elizabeth Estensen
Nurse
HW
Harry Wright
Teacher
PJ
Phillip Joseph
2nd Teacher
KFKate Fahy
Kate Fahy
Neighbour

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Children — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Children?

Children is streaming on BFI Player in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Children on Netflix?

No, Children is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on BFI Player.

Is Children on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Children isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on BFI Player instead.

Where can I watch Children for free?

Children is available on BFI Player in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Children?

Yes — Children is followed by Madonna and Child (1980) in the Terence Davies Trilogy.

Is there a prequel to Children?

Children is the first film in the Terence Davies Trilogy.

Is Children part of a trilogy?

Yes — Children is part of a trilogy, alongside Madonna and Child (1980) and Death and Transfiguration (1983).

How many movies are in the Terence Davies Trilogy?

There are 3 films in the Terence Davies Trilogy: Children (1976), Madonna and Child (1980) and Death and Transfiguration (1983).