Children of Paradise (1945)
Kernel Score: 89% · 447 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 1945-03-15
Runtime: 190 minutes
Where to watch Children of Paradise
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In a chaotic 19th-century Paris teeming with aristocrats, thieves, psychics, and courtesans, theater mime Baptiste is in love with the mysterious actress Garance. But Garance, in turn, is loved by three other men: pretentious actor Frederick, conniving thief Lacenaire, and Count Edouard of Montray.
Children of Paradise parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this classic French drama involves romance, jealousy, thievery, and a murder amid 19th-century Paris theater life.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes a murder and references to criminal activity among the theater underworld.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Romantic entanglements and courtesan characters feature, without explicit content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Marcel Carné
Cast
- Arletty as Claire Reine, dite Garance
- Jean-Louis Barrault as Baptiste Debureau
- Pierre Brasseur as Frédérick Lemaître
- Marcel Herrand as Pierre-François Lacenaire
- María Casares as Nathalie
- Louis Salou as Édouard comte de Montray
- Pierre Renoir as Jericho
- Jane Marken as Mme Hermine
- Gaston Modot as Fil de Soie
- Fabien Loris as Avril
Children of Paradise FAQ
Is Children of Paradise good?
Children of Paradise has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 447 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Children of Paradise?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Darkroom, Fawesome and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Children of Paradise OK for kids?
Children of Paradise is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this classic French drama involves romance, jealousy, thievery, and a murder amid 19th-century Paris theater life.
What movies are like Children of Paradise?
If you liked Children of Paradise, try Ghost, Purple Hearts, Read My Lips and Bitter Rice.