Kids Like These (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film
Released in 1987, Kids Like These is a drama and tv movie film directed by Georg Stanford Brown, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Bob and Joanna, both over 40 years old, have a baby with the Down syndrome. Their doctor advises them to give the child away, not to "waste their time" with a kid with a mental deficiency. But the parents decide to keep their son, to allow him a life with dignity and to support him as best as possible. And their devotion bears fruit...
Who’s in it. Kids Like These stars Martin Balsam as Grandpa, Warde Q. Butler as Dr. Gastner, Paul Cavonis as Mr. La Polla and Richard Crenna as Bob Goodman, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kids Like These page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kids Like These tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kids Like These (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kids Like These change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Kids Like These?
- Kids Like These stars Martin Balsam, Warde Q. Butler, Paul Cavonis, Richard Crenna and Tyne Daly.
- When was Kids Like These released?
- Kids Like These was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.