Second Hand Child (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2004, Second Hand Child is a drama and family film directed by Karola Hattop, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Tobias, aged 13, lives in an East German city and has learned to get by on his own. Then Max moves into the neighboring apartment, and he keeps it just like Tobias. He likes to determine how things should go by himself. Without further ado, Tobias decides to pass Max off as his father!
Who’s in it. Second Hand Child stars Frederick Lau as Tobias Baumann, Michael von Au as Max Feldkamp, Antje Westermann as Anja Baumann and Mario Irrek as Fritze, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Second Hand Child has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Second Hand Child page.
If you liked it. Fans of Second Hand Child tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Second Hand Child (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Second Hand Child change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Second Hand Child worth watching?
- Second Hand Child holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Second Hand Child?
- Second Hand Child stars Frederick Lau, Michael von Au, Antje Westermann, Mario Irrek and Justine del Corte.
- When was Second Hand Child released?
- Second Hand Child was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.