Born Innocent (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1974, Born Innocent is a drama and tv movie film directed by Donald Wrye, running about 98 minutes. “A Young Girl Behind Bars... The Pain. The Abuse. The Revenge.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A constant runaway is given over to the care of the state and finds herself in a remand centre for girls. She is soon caught between the uncaring bureaucracy, the sometimes brutal treatment from her peers and her own abusive family, and only one care worker sees her potential to rise above her tragic circumstances.
Who’s in it. Born Innocent stars Linda Blair as Chris Parker, Joanna Miles as Barbara Clark, Allyn Ann McLerie as Emma Lasko and Mary Murphy as Miss Murphy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Born Innocent has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Cultpix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Born Innocent page.
If you liked it. Fans of Born Innocent tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Born Innocent (1974)?
- In US, Born Innocent is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Cultpix 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 Born Innocent worth watching?
- Born Innocent holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Born Innocent?
- Born Innocent stars Linda Blair, Joanna Miles, Allyn Ann McLerie, Mary Murphy and Janit Baldwin.
- When was Born Innocent released?
- Born Innocent was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.