To Save the Children (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1994, To Save the Children is a thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by Steven Hilliard Stern, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Teacher Jake Downey has relocated to a small town in Wyoming hoping to escape the urban problems of his last assignment. His myth of rural bliss is shattered when a former police officer comes unglued, builds a bomb and takes Jake's class hostage. The heroism of his true story unfolds as the hostage drama takes many surprising turns towards the phenomenal conclusion.
Who’s in it. To Save the Children stars Richard Thomas as David Young, Wendy Crewson as Dorsie Young, Jessica Steen as Kathi Davidson and Jo Vannicola as Melanie Young, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, To Save the Children has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch To Save the Children page.
If you liked it. Fans of To Save the Children tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch To Save the Children (1994)?
- In US, To Save the Children is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is To Save the Children worth watching?
- To Save the Children holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in To Save the Children?
- To Save the Children stars Richard Thomas, Wendy Crewson, Jessica Steen, Jo Vannicola and James Purcell.
- When was To Save the Children released?
- To Save the Children was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.