Abuse (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1983, Abuse is a drama film directed by Arthur J. Bressan, Jr., running about 94 minutes. “Meet Thomas Carroll. He's fourteen years old and in danger of becoming a child abuse statistic.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Brutally abused by his parents, teenage Thomas finds comfort in associating with a film director who is making a documentary about physical child abuse. The two fall in love, and the elder is faced with the decision of either running away with Thomas or focusing on his career and thereby letting the boy possibly be beaten to death.
Who’s in it. Abuse stars Richard Ryder as Larry Porter, Raphael Sbarge as Thomas Carroll, Steve James as Dr. Bennett and Kathy Gerber as Kathy Logan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Abuse 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 Abuse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Abuse tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Abuse (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Abuse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Abuse worth watching?
- Abuse holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Abuse?
- Abuse stars Richard Ryder, Raphael Sbarge, Steve James, Kathy Gerber and Jack Halton.
- When was Abuse released?
- Abuse was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.