The Godsend (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1980, The Godsend is a thriller and horror film directed by Gabrielle Beaumont, running about 90 minutes. “If Bonnie is a gift from Heaven...for God's sake take her back..!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An English family of six takes in a pregnant woman who disappears shortly after giving birth. They raise the baby girl as their own, but over the years the strange deaths of their children make them consider whether the little girl is more than she appears.
Who’s in it. The Godsend stars Malcolm Stoddard as Alan Marlowe, Cyd Hayman as Kate Marlowe, Angela Pleasence as The Stranger and Patrick Barr as Dr. Collins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Godsend has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Godsend page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Godsend tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Godsend (1980)?
- In US, The Godsend is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Godsend worth watching?
- The Godsend holds an audience score of 5.5 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 Godsend?
- The Godsend stars Malcolm Stoddard, Cyd Hayman, Angela Pleasence, Patrick Barr and Wilhelmina Green.
- When was The Godsend released?
- The Godsend was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.