The Baby (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1973, The Baby is a thriller and horror film directed by Ted Post, running about 84 minutes. “What goes on in this nursery isn't for kids!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A social worker who recently lost her husband investigates the strange Wadsworth family. The Wadsworths might not seem too unusual to hear about them at first - consisting of the mother, two grown daughters and the diaper-clad, bottle-sucking baby. The problem is, the baby is twenty-one years old.
Who’s in it. The Baby stars Anjanette Comer as Ann Gentry, Susanne Zenor as Alba Wadsworth, Ruth Roman as Mrs. Wadsworth and Marianna Hill as Germaine Wadsworth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Baby has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Baby page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Baby tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Baby (1973)?
- In US, The Baby is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Baby worth watching?
- The Baby holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Baby?
- The Baby stars Anjanette Comer, Susanne Zenor, Ruth Roman, Marianna Hill and Tod Andrews.
- When was The Baby released?
- The Baby was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.