# Where to watch A Child Is Waiting (1963) in the UK

> A Child Is Waiting (1963) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Last verified on 12 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1963  
**Runtime:** 102 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.8/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 12 May 2026 (2026-05-12T19:38:33.661Z)  

## Synopsis

Dr. Matthew Clark is the head of a state institution for intellectually disabled children. Jean Hansen, a former music teacher anxious to give her life some meaning, joins the staff of the hospital. Jean, who tries to shelter the children with her love, suspiciously regards Dr. Clark's stern training methods. She becomes emotionally involved with 12-year-old Reuben Widdicombe, who has been abandoned by his divorced parents.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=A%20Child%20Is%20Waiting&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=A%20Child%20Is%20Waiting&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream A Child Is Waiting in the UK?**

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**Is A Child Is Waiting on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

A Child Is Waiting is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
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