When Innocence Is Lost (1997): cast, story & where to watch

1997 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 1997, When Innocence Is Lost is a drama and tv movie film directed by Bethany Rooney, running about 91 minutes.

What it’s about. When Erica French opts to keep the baby she conceived in high school, she never dreamed that one day she would be fighting for custody against the child's father, Scott Stone. Scott Stone initially fought for custody when Erica threatened to cut off his access to their daughter. Scott continues to try to be a part of his daughter's life, but when Molly first breaks her arm at the playground then Scott's mother finds mysterious bruises on her granddaughter, Scott again fights for custody of young Molly, and this time he wins because the court feels his family can provide a more stable environment for Molly than a public daycare can.

Who’s in it. When Innocence Is Lost stars Keri Russell as Erica French, Roberta Maxwell as Cynthia Adams, Vince Corazza as Scott Stone and Charlotte Sullivan as Annie French, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, When Innocence Is Lost has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When Innocence Is Lost page.

If you liked it. Fans of When Innocence Is Lost tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch When Innocence Is Lost (1997)?
In US, When Innocence Is Lost is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is When Innocence Is Lost worth watching?
When Innocence Is Lost holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in When Innocence Is Lost?
When Innocence Is Lost stars Keri Russell, Roberta Maxwell, Vince Corazza, Charlotte Sullivan and Barry Flatman.
When was When Innocence Is Lost released?
When Innocence Is Lost was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.