The Godchild (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1974, The Godchild is a tv movie and western film directed by John Badham, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Three Union POWs fleeing across the desert to escape both their Confederate pursuers and rampaging Apaches come across a dying woman and her infant child. They promise the woman that they will take care of the child and get it to safety, even though none of them knows anything whatsoever about children or babies.
Who’s in it. The Godchild stars Jack Palance as Rourke, Jack Warden as Sgt. Dobbs, Keith Carradine as Lt. Lewis and Ed Lauter as Crees, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, The Godchild has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Godchild page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Godchild tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Godchild (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Godchild change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Godchild worth watching?
- The Godchild holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Godchild?
- The Godchild stars Jack Palance, Jack Warden, Keith Carradine, Ed Lauter and José Pérez.
- When was The Godchild released?
- The Godchild was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.