Children of the Corn (1984)
English horror film directed by Fritz Kiersch
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m 90 min
- Released
- 9 March 1984
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Children of the Corn has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 9 March 1984. It is directed by Fritz Kiersch and stars Peter Horton, Linda Hamilton and R. G. Armstrong.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Fritz Kiersch
- Cast
- Peter Horton, Linda Hamilton, R. G. Armstrong, John Franklin, Courtney Gains, Anne Marie McEvoy, Julie Maddalena, John Philbin
- Cinematography
- João R. Fernandes
- Editing
- Harry Keramidas
- Music
- Jonathan Elias
- Produced by
- Donald P. Borchers
- Distribution
- New World Pictures
Box office, awards and more
- Box office
- $14.57 million
- Based on
- Children of the Corn
- Set in
- Nebraska
- Filmed in
- California
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 9 March 1984
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Children of the Corn?
Children of the Corn has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes, or 90 min.
When did Children of the Corn release?
Children of the Corn released on 9 March 1984.
Who directed Children of the Corn?
Children of the Corn is directed by Fritz Kiersch.
Who is in the cast of Children of the Corn?
The cast of Children of the Corn includes Peter Horton, Linda Hamilton, R. G. Armstrong, John Franklin, Courtney Gains and Anne Marie McEvoy.
How much did Children of the Corn earn at the box office?
Children of the Corn grossed $14.57 million.
What is Children of the Corn rated in the US?
Children of the Corn is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Children of the Corn based on a true story or a book?
Children of the Corn is based on Children of the Corn.
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|---|---|---|---|
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