Born to Be Sold (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1981, Born to Be Sold is a thriller film directed by Burt Brinckerhoff, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A social worker tries to break up a ring of crooks who buy new-born babies from teen-aged mothers and sell them to couples who can't obtain them through legal adoption channels.
Who’s in it. Born to Be Sold stars Lynda Carter as Kate Carlin, Harold Gould as Robert Westfield, Philip Sterling as Sgt. Prill and Dean Stockwell as Marty Helick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Born to Be Sold has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Born to Be Sold page.
If you liked it. Fans of Born to Be Sold tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Born to Be Sold (1981)?
- In US, Born to Be Sold is available to stream on Cultpix and Troma NOW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Born to Be Sold worth watching?
- Born to Be Sold holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Born to Be Sold?
- Born to Be Sold stars Lynda Carter, Harold Gould, Philip Sterling, Dean Stockwell and Sharon Farrell.