Children of Heaven (1997)
Kernel Score: 89% · 701 ratings
Genres: Drama, Family
Released: 1997-08-01
Runtime: 88 minutes
Where to watch Children of Heaven
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free
- Rent: JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Zohre's shoes are gone; her older brother Ali lost them. They are poor, there are no shoes for Zohre until they come up with an idea: they will share one pair of shoes. School awaits.
Children of Heaven parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that this gentle family drama about poor siblings sharing shoes has no objectionable content and strong wholesome themes.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Majid Majidi
Cast
- Amir Farrokh Hashemian as Ali
- Bahare Seddiqi as Zahra
- Nafise Jafar-Mohammadi as Roya
- Reza Naji as Ali's Father
- Fereshte Sarabandi as Ali's Mother
- Kamal Mirkarimi as Assistant
- Behzad Rafi as Trainer
- Dariush Mokhtari as Ali's Teacher
- Mohammad-Hasan Hosseinian as Roya's Father
- Masume Dair as Roya's Mother
Children of Heaven FAQ
Is Children of Heaven good?
Children of Heaven has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 701 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Children of Heaven?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla and YouTube Free and rent it from JustWatch TV Free, Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is Children of Heaven OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that this gentle family drama about poor siblings sharing shoes has no objectionable content and strong wholesome themes.
What movies are like Children of Heaven?
If you liked Children of Heaven, try Bridge to Terabithia, Anne of Green Gables, Dreamer: Inspired By a True Story and The Silence.