Children of the Revolution (1997): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Children of the Revolution is a 1997 comedy drama directed by Peter Duncan, starring Sam Neill and Judy Davis. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $838,368 worldwide. Critics gave it 76 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Peter Duncan
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Miramax Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Children of the Revolution About?
The premise of Children of the Revolution without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following a trip to Moscow, Joan Fraser finds herself pregnant, sparking a frantic search for the baby's father. The ensuing investigation reveals a tangled web of relationships involving her husband, a lovesick spy, and unexpected connections to the Soviet dictator Stalin. This comedic film explores a chaotic series of events as the truth gradually comes to light.
Children of the Revolution Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- woman wears eyeglasses
- looking at oneself in a mirror
- army
- senate
- prime minister
- beer
- cake
- leather gloves
- crying
- overweight
- influenza
- horseback riding
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- reading
- door
- police officer
- female police officer
- riding a bicycle
- soldier
- handshake
- photography
- theater audience
- watching tv
- city
- tragedy
- australia
- man wears eyeglasses
- dead body in a bed
- reference to dante alighieri
- fall of berlin wall
- female topless nudity
- satire comedy
- dark comedy
- buttocks
- breasts
- watching a movie
- political satire
- no opening credits
- spelling
- fan
- f word
- profanity
- written by director
- envelope
- climbing stairs
- telephone call in bed
- anti war demonstration
- television reporter
- death of protagonist
- use of bloody as epithet
- letterbox
Children of the Revolution Cast
Sam Neill leads the cast, with Judy Davis. Directed by Peter Duncan.
- Director Peter Duncan
More from Peter Duncan
More films directed by Peter Duncan: Unfinished Sky and A Little Bit of Soul.
Children of the Revolution Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Children of the Revolution 76 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 76 Metascore
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TMDB 56% User score
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Children of the Revolution Plot Summary
What happens in Children of the Revolution from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the midst of the Cold War, Joan, a spirited young Australian communist, embarked on a life-changing journey to the Soviet Union as part of a work study program during the 1950s. During her time there, she inadvertently caught the eye of the mysterious Soviet leader, Joseph Stalin, who was on the brink of an unexpected end. Their paths crossed in a heated moment just before his demise, leaving Joan with a profound secret and an unforeseen legacy that would ripple through time.
Full summary
The whole story of Children of the Revolution, scene by scene
Children of the Revolution Box Office
Children of the Revolution grossed $838,368 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$838.4K
- US & Canada
- $838.4K
Children of the Revolution Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Children of the Revolution.
How Well Do You Know Children of the Revolution?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What era does the movie 'Children of the Revolution' take place in?
Cars in Children of the Revolution
6 cars on screen, including the 1984 Dodge Diplomat and the 1969 Pontiac Bonneville.
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1984 Dodge Diplomat Important role -
1969 Pontiac Bonneville Important role -
1991 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
Dodge Ram Background role
Children of the Revolution Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Figli della rivoluzione” and “Les enfants de la révolution”.
- Also known as
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- Figli della rivoluzione
- Les enfants de la révolution
- Hijos de la revolución
- ילדי המהפכה
- O Anti-Herói
- Devrim Çocukları
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Movies Like Children of the Revolution
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Mother, Children of the Age and The Children Play Russian.
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Mother 1926 -
Children of the Age 1915 -
The Children Play Russian 1993 -
Whatever Happened to My Revolution 2018 -
The Children Thief 1991 -
Diary for My Children 1984 -
The Revolutionary 1970 -
The Commissar 1967 -
Red Joan 2019 -
Not Everybody’s Lucky Enough to Have Communist Parents 1993 -
Children of the Stork 1999 -
Diary for My Father and My Mother 1990
Children of the Revolution FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Children of the Revolution, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Children of the Revolution?
Children of the Revolution runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Children of the Revolution released?
Children of the Revolution was released on April 30, 1997.
Who directed Children of the Revolution?
Children of the Revolution was directed by Peter Duncan.
More films by Peter Duncan Who is in the cast of Children of the Revolution?
Children of the Revolution stars Sam Neill and Judy Davis.
How much did Children of the Revolution make at the box office?
Children of the Revolution grossed $838,368 worldwide.
How is Children of the Revolution rated?
Children of the Revolution has 76 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.
Does Children of the Revolution have a post-credit scene?
No. Children of the Revolution has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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