The Stepfather (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2009, The Stepfather is a thriller and horror film directed by Nelson McCormick, running about 101 minutes. “Daddy's home” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Michael Harding returns home from military school to find his mother happily in love and living with her new boyfriend, David. As the two men get to know each other, Michael becomes more and more suspicious of the man who is always there with a helpful hand. Is he really the man of her dreams or could David be hiding a dark side?
Who’s in it. The Stepfather stars Dylan Walsh as David Harris, Sela Ward as Susan Harding, Penn Badgley as Michael Harding and Amber Heard as Kelly Porter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Stepfather has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $31.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 (2009)?
- In US, The Stepfather is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 5.8 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 Dylan Walsh, Sela Ward, Penn Badgley, Amber Heard and Deirdre Lovejoy.
- When was The Stepfather released?
- The Stepfather was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.