Children of a Lesser God 1986
“She is the most mysterious, independent, beautiful, angry person he has ever met. He is the first man who has ever gotten close enough to love her.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 119 minutes
- Director
- Randa Haines
- Network
- Paramount Pictures
What is Children of a Lesser God?
Children of a Lesser God is a film first released in 1986. Catalogued under Drama, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 119 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 13, 1986
- Studios
- Paramount Pictures
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.9/10
- Episode runtime
- ~119 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Paramount Pictures
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Overview
Children of a Lesser God is a film first released in 1986. Catalogued under Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Paramount Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“An instructor falls for a mysterious deaf custodian, sparking a slow‑burn romance.”
- Explores deaf culture and communication
- Features a nuanced, gradual romance
- Pacing is deliberately slow, which may test patience
Watch it if you appreciate thoughtful, character‑driven romance set within a deaf community.
The film’s mature emotional themes and subtle pacing make it best suited for adult viewers.
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What is the setting of the film?
It takes place at a New England school for the deaf.
Who are the main characters?
James Leeds, a new instructor, and Sarah Norman, a deaf custodial staff member.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama and romance.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour 59 minutes.
When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on October 3, 1986.
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