Children of the Corn Parent Guide He's in the fields. They're in your home. Release date March 21, 2023 Digital on Demand: The children of a small farming community rise up against the adults at the bidding of a dark force. Why is Children of the Corn rated R? The MPA rated Children of the Corn R for violence and bloody images. Run Time: 93 minutes News About "Children of the Corn" Cast and Crew Children of the Corn is directed by Kurt Wimmer and stars Elena Kampouris, Kate Moyer, Callan Mulvey.