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Love Child (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Series · ★ 5.3

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Released in 2014, Love Child is a drama series.

What it’s about. The lives of staff at the fictional Kings Cross Hospital and the wild streets of Darlinghurst in the 1960s. Joan Miller is a smart and sophisticated midwife who returns home from London to take a job at the Kings Cross Hospital. Dr Patrick McNaughton is a charismatic head of obstetrics at Kings Cross Hospital. Frances Bolton is the tough matron who also controls the running of Stanton House, a home for unwed pregnant young women.

Who’s in it. Love Child stars Jessica Marais as Joan Miller, Jonathan LaPaglia as Dr. Patrick McNaughton, Mandy McElhinney as Matron Frances Bolton and Ella Scott Lynch as Shirley Ryan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Love Child has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Love Child (2014)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love Child change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Love Child worth watching?
Love Child holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Love Child?
Love Child stars Jessica Marais, Jonathan LaPaglia, Mandy McElhinney, Ella Scott Lynch and Sophie Bloom.
When was Love Child released?
Love Child was released in 2014.