Children of a Lesser God

Children of a Lesser God

She is the most mysterious, independent, beautiful, angry person he has ever met. He is the first man who has ever gotten close enough to love her.

Directed by Randa Haines

Produced by Paramount Pictures

1986119 min6.9 / 10

A tender, intimate romance centered on two people learning to bridge profound communication barriers and emotional distance.

Starting his new job as an instructor at a New England school for the deaf, James Leeds meets Sarah Norman, a young deaf woman who works at the school as a member of the custodial staff. In spite of Sarah's withdrawn emotional state, a romance slowly develops between the pair.

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  • Is Children of a Lesser God scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Children of a Lesser God violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Children of a Lesser God sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Children of a Lesser God easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Does Children of a Lesser God end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

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51/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity39

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise52

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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