Empty Cradle (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1993, Empty Cradle is a drama and tv movie film directed by Paul Schneider, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Jane Morgan gives birth to her baby at the hospital. When she wakes up the next morning, the hospital tells her, that her son died at birth. However from ultrasound reading she had before, she knew she was having a girl. Now the hospital is stone-walling her, saying she is just in denial, due to her loss. Now she is trying to fight the system, to find evidence of the apparent mistake by the hospital. Only it wasn't the hospital's mistake. Nurse Rita Donohue is the one who made the switch. She faked a pregnancy to hang on to her roving boyfriend. But she grabbed the wrong baby, her boyfriend wants a son, so now she's faking a second pregnancy, and making plans to get another baby.
Who’s in it. Empty Cradle stars Kate Jackson as Rita Donohue, Lori Loughlin as Jane Morgan, Eriq La Salle as Detective Knoll and David Lansbury as Bob Morgan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Empty Cradle has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Empty Cradle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Empty Cradle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Empty Cradle (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Empty Cradle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Empty Cradle worth watching?
- Empty Cradle holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Empty Cradle?
- Empty Cradle stars Kate Jackson, Lori Loughlin, Eriq La Salle, David Lansbury and Jonah Blechman.
- When was Empty Cradle released?
- Empty Cradle was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.