Children of a Lesser God
– James is a new speech teacher at a school for the deaf. He falls for Sarah, a pupil who decided to s..
James is a new speech teacher at a school for the deaf. He falls for Sarah, a pupil who decided to stay on at the school rather than venture into the big bad world. She shuns him at first, refusing to read his lips and only using signs. Will her feelings change over time?
31 Oct 1986
English, American Sign Language
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
Randa Haines
Mark Medoff (stage play), Hesper Anderson (screenplay), Mark Medoff (screenplay)
William Hurt, Marlee Matlin, Piper Laurie, Philip Bosco
James is a new speech teacher at a school for the deaf. He falls for Sarah, a pupil who decided to stay on at the school rather than venture into the big bad world. She shuns him at first, refusing to read his lips and only using signs. Will her feelings change over time?
Won 1 Oscar. Another 4 wins & 12 nominations.
Paramount Pictures