Children of Fortune (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2000, Children of Fortune is a crime film directed by Sheldon Larry, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Navy detective Dave Passenger is assigned to investigate the murder of a sailor's girlfriend. Dave follows the trail of evidence to a small Arizona community where polygamy is still being practiced. Along for the ride is Passenger's estranged 15-year-old daughter Erica who has been invited to participate in the investigation by Dave in the hope that he can mend a few family fences while tracking down the culprit.
Who’s in it. Children of Fortune stars James Brolin as Dave Passenger, Virginia Madsen as Ingrid Bast, Amanda Fuller as Erica Passenger and Michael Moriarty as Sheriff Bast, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Children of Fortune has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Children of Fortune page.
If you liked it. Fans of Children of Fortune tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Children of Fortune (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Children of Fortune change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Children of Fortune worth watching?
- Children of Fortune holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Children of Fortune?
- Children of Fortune stars James Brolin, Virginia Madsen, Amanda Fuller, Michael Moriarty and Kris Lemche.
- When was Children of Fortune released?
- Children of Fortune was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.