Love Child (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1982, Love Child is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Larry Peerce, running about 96 minutes. “At 19 they took away her freedom. At 20 they tried to take her baby.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It's an extraordinarily touching true-story about Terry Jean Moore, the determined, independent and young woman who is imprisoned for 7 years on account of a "five dollar" robbery. In the prison she will be pregnant by a jailer and she has to fight for bear and keep her child.
Who’s in it. Love Child stars Amy Madigan as Terry Jean Moore, Beau Bridges as Jack Hansen, Mackenzie Phillips as J.J. and Albert Salmi as Capt. Ellis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Love Child has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $112.9K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love Child page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love Child tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love Child (1982)?
- In US, Love Child is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Love Child worth watching?
- Love Child holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Love Child?
- Love Child stars Amy Madigan, Beau Bridges, Mackenzie Phillips, Albert Salmi and Joanna Merlin.
- When was Love Child released?
- Love Child was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.