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The Cradle

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In the early period of China's War of Liberation the Yan'an Nursey which housed the children of the revolutionary fighters had to be evacuated. Li Nan, an army instructor, guides the group of children to the liberated area in the Taihang…

DirectorXie Jin
WriterXu Qingdong

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Cast · Directed by Xie Jin

ZYZhang Yu
Zhang Yu
梁燕
MXMa Xiaoqing
Ma Xiaoqing
湘竹
LXLiu Xin
Liu Xin
丹丹
CFChao Fang
Chao Fang
院生
ZYZhang Yongshou
Zhang Yongshou
肖汉平
LCLi Cun
Li Cun
罗桂田
ZXZhu Xijuan
Zhu Xijuan
李楠
YGYu Guichun
Yu Guichun
王喜
NYNi Yilin
Ni Yilin
赵玉霞
ZWZhang Wenrong
Zhang Wenrong
方华

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The Cradle — streaming FAQ

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Is The Cradle on Netflix?

No, The Cradle is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is The Cradle on Amazon Prime Video?

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The Cradle hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1979. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.