Thursday's Child (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film
Released in 1983, Thursday's Child is a drama and tv movie film directed by David Lowell Rich, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Sam Alden is the 17-year-old high school star player in baseball who seems to have it all. However, his family notices that he is often bothered with fits of coughing. Worried, his parents decide to take him to the hospital, where they are shocked to find out that he has a life-threatening heart disease. Sam has trouble dealing with his illness, but he pretends to still be a joyful teenager to not have his parents worrying even more than they already do. His health is deteriorating, though, and it is eventually revealed that he needs a heart transplant if he wants to survive. This is the beginning of a long journey, which is mentally and physically exhausting. Sam has countless operations, and tests. The search for a donor seems endless to him. Even before the final operation, Sam is forced to deal with several setbacks in his life.
Who’s in it. Thursday's Child stars Gena Rowlands as Victoria Alden, Rob Lowe as Sam Alden, Don Murray as Parker Alden and Jessica Walter as Roz Richardson, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thursday's Child page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thursday's Child tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thursday's Child (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thursday's Child change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Thursday's Child?
- Thursday's Child stars Gena Rowlands, Rob Lowe, Don Murray, Jessica Walter and Tracey Gold.
- When was Thursday's Child released?
- Thursday's Child was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.