Nobody's Child (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1986, Nobody's Child is a drama and tv movie film directed by Lee Grant, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Fact-based drama about the life of Marie Balter, who spent most of her young life in mental institutions. At age 16, she first attempted suicide and the next 20 years she spent in and out of the institutions. At last, a caring doctor started treating her for extreme depression and panic disorder. Weened from strong medications she had taken all her life, at age 36, she emerged for the last time and started a rehabilitation program in the home of a volunteer married couple. There she met a fellow patient with whom she developed a romantic relationship. She also started a college degree. This followed with a long-term professional success in the field of mental health.
Who’s in it. Nobody's Child stars Marlo Thomas as Marie Balter, Ray Baker as Joe Balter, Caroline Kava as Dr. Blackwell and Kathy Baker as Lucy Stavros, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Nobody's Child has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nobody's Child page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nobody's Child tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nobody's Child (1986)?
- In CA, Nobody's Child is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nobody's Child worth watching?
- Nobody's Child holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Nobody's Child?
- Nobody's Child stars Marlo Thomas, Ray Baker, Caroline Kava, Kathy Baker and Campbell Lane.
- When was Nobody's Child released?
- Nobody's Child was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.