---
title: "The Windermere Children"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-windermere-children-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 664423
imdb_id: "tt10370380"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 122
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Windermere Children (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-windermere-children-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Windermere Children is a 2020 British biographical drama television film classified under the drama, war, and history genres. The film tells the story of a pioneering project to rehabilitate child survivors of the Holocaust. Based on the experience of child survivors, the production follows the children and staff of a camp set up on the Calgarth Estate in Troutbeck Bridge, near Lake Windermere, England. The television film was written by Simon Block and directed by Michael Samuels. It has a runtime of one hour and twenty-eight minutes and was released in the United States on April 5, 2020. The project focuses on the rehabilitation efforts taking place on the shores of Lake Windermere, highlighting the historical experiences of the individuals involved in the camp.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel | Hoopla | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Samuels
- **Networks / Studios**: Wall to Wall, Warner Bros. International Television Production Germany, ZDF

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Thomas Kretschmann** as *Oscar Friedmann*
- **Romola Garai** as *Marie Paneth*
- **Iain Glen** as *Jock Lawrence*
- **Tim McInnerny** as *Leonard Montefiore*
- **Marcel Sabat** as *Berish Lerner*
- **Philipp Christopher** as *Georg Lauer*
- **Anna Schumacher** as *Edith Lauer*
- **Konstantin Frank** as *Rabbi Weiss*
- **Marek Wroblewski** as *Schmuel 'Sam' Laskier*
- **Pascal Fischer** as *Benyak 'Ben' Helfgott*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Windermere Children online?
The Windermere Children is currently available to watch or stream on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Windermere Children worth watching?
The Windermere Children holds a community rating of 7.4/10 based on 122 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, War for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Windermere Children and when was it released?
The Windermere Children is a feature film with a runtime of 88 minutes. It was released in 2020. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Windermere Children?
The Windermere Children was directed by Michael Samuels.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Windermere Children — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/664423)
- [The Windermere Children (TV Movie 2020) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10370380/fullcredits/)
- [The Windermere Children - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Windermere_Children)
- [The Windermere Children (2020) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/664423-the-windermere-children/cast)
- [The Windermere Children (2020) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/en-GB/movie/the-windermere-children/credits)

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