For Their Own Good (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1993, For Their Own Good is a drama and tv movie film directed by Ed Kaplan, running about 118 minutes. “It's either their jobs or their own children. A shocking true story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A factory worker gets an ultimatum from her employer that she agree to be sterilized or be fired.
Who’s in it. For Their Own Good stars Elizabeth Perkins as Sally Wheeler, Laura San Giacomo as Jo Mandell, Charles Haid as Hank and CCH Pounder as Naomi Brinker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, For Their Own Good has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch For Their Own Good page.
If you liked it. Fans of For Their Own Good tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch For Their Own Good (1993)?
- In US, For Their Own Good is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is For Their Own Good worth watching?
- For Their Own Good holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in For Their Own Good?
- For Their Own Good stars Elizabeth Perkins, Laura San Giacomo, Charles Haid, CCH Pounder and Gary Basaraba.
- When was For Their Own Good released?
- For Their Own Good was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.