The Cradle Will Fall (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1983, The Cradle Will Fall is a thriller, drama, horror and tv movie film directed by John Llewellyn Moxey, running about 100 minutes. “This doctor's a killer. Is the woman tracking him his next patient or his next victim?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kathy DeMaio checks into the hospital and thinks she sees a body being loaded into the trunk of a car. When the body turns up later and the murderer, Dr. Highley, thinks that DeMaio can identify him, her life is put in jeopardy. Originally made for television and adapted from a novel by Mary Higgins Clark, the interesting twist to this thriller is that several cast members of the daytime soap opera "Guiding Light" play those same roles here.
Who’s in it. The Cradle Will Fall stars Lauren Hutton as Kathy DeMaio, Ben Murphy as Dr. Richard Carroll, James Farentino as Dr. Edgar Highley and Charita Bauer as Bert Bauer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Cradle Will Fall has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Cradle Will Fall page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Cradle Will Fall tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Cradle Will Fall (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Cradle Will Fall change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Cradle Will Fall worth watching?
- The Cradle Will Fall holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Cradle Will Fall?
- The Cradle Will Fall stars Lauren Hutton, Ben Murphy, James Farentino, Charita Bauer and Carolyn Ann Clark.
- When was The Cradle Will Fall released?
- The Cradle Will Fall was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.