The Stepfather (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1987, The Stepfather is a thriller and horror film directed by Joseph Ruben, running about 89 minutes. “He wanted a perfect family in a perfect town. But they couldn't measure up... Neither could the others...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A seemingly mild mannered man -- who has just murdered his entire family -- quickly adopts a new identity and leaves town. After building a new relationship with a widow and her teenage daughter, he struggles to hide his true identity and maintain a grip on reality.
Who’s in it. The Stepfather stars Michelle Stafford, Terry O'Quinn as Jerry Blake, John David Weinroth and Jill Schoelen as Stephanie Maine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Stepfather has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo and Fandor and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Stepfather page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stepfather tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stepfather (1987)?
- In US, The Stepfather is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Stepfather worth watching?
- The Stepfather holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Stepfather?
- The Stepfather stars Michelle Stafford, Terry O'Quinn, John David Weinroth, Jill Schoelen and Shelley Hack.
- When was The Stepfather released?
- The Stepfather was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.