A Place To Be Loved (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1993, A Place To Be Loved is a drama and family film directed by Sandy Smolan, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Gregory Kingsley, a boy passed off onto social services by his natural mother and abused by his natural father, finds the foster family he is put into to be the type of family he needs and takes his natural mother to court to have her parental rights revoked so that he can be adopted by the Russes. The story is based on the real case of the boy who really did have to take this action to avoid being sent back into an unacceptable situation.
Who’s in it. A Place To Be Loved stars Richard Crenna as George Russ, Rhea Perlman as Jerry Blair, Linda Kelsey as Liz Russ and Cotter Smith as Mike Caldwell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, A Place To Be Loved has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Place To Be Loved page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Place To Be Loved tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Place To Be Loved (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Place To Be Loved change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Place To Be Loved worth watching?
- A Place To Be Loved holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Place To Be Loved?
- A Place To Be Loved stars Richard Crenna, Rhea Perlman, Linda Kelsey, Cotter Smith and Joycelyn O'Brien.
- When was A Place To Be Loved released?
- A Place To Be Loved was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.