The Innocents (1961)
Kernel Score: 84% · 652 TMDB ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Horror, Mystery, Drama
Released: 1961-11-24
Runtime: 100 minutes
Where to watch The Innocents
- Stream: Fubo
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
A young governess for two children becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted by ghosts and that the children are being possessed.
The Innocents parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Innocents is a classic supernatural horror film about a governess who believes children in her care are possessed by ghosts.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Psychological horror involving haunting and possession themes rather than graphic violence.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Innocents
If you liked The Innocents, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Others (2001) — 84%
- The Witches (1990) — 75%
- Alone (2007) — 78%
- The Haunting (1963) — 78%
- Kwaidan (1965) — 88%
- undertone (2026) — 70%
- The Conjuring (2013) — 90%
- Doctor Sleep (2019) — 78%
Director
Jack Clayton
Cast
- Deborah Kerr as Miss Giddens
- Peter Wyngarde as Peter Quint
- Megs Jenkins as Mrs. Grose
- Michael Redgrave as The Uncle
- Martin Stephens as Miles
- Pamela Franklin as Flora
- Clytie Jessop as Miss Jessel
- Isla Cameron as Anna
- Eric Woodburn as Coachman (uncredited)
The Innocents FAQ
Is The Innocents good?
The Innocents has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Innocents?
In the US you can stream The Innocents on Fubo.
Is The Innocents OK for kids?
The Innocents is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Innocents is a classic supernatural horror film about a governess who believes children in her care are possessed by ghosts.
What movies are like The Innocents?
If you liked The Innocents, try The Others, The Witches, Alone and The Haunting.