The Stepford Children (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4.5

Released in 1987, The Stepford Children is a thriller, horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by Alan J. Levi, running about 96 minutes. “Not everyone's perfect... yet.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Steven and Laura Harding, along with their kids David and Mary, have moved to the quiet community of Stepford. Steven joins the men's club, which is still assimilating their wives into robots. This time, they have begun to turn their out of control teens into robots as well. Once they are assimilated, they are obedient, homework loving, big band dancing droids. Laura, David, and Mary stumble onto this mystery, and they must avoid Steven's plans to turn them into robots.
Who’s in it. The Stepford Children stars Barbara Eden as Laura Harding, Don Murray as Steven Harding, Tammy Lauren as Mary Harding and Pat Corley as Sheriff Weston, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Stepford Children 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 Stepford Children page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stepford Children tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stepford Children (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Stepford Children change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Stepford Children worth watching?
- The Stepford Children holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Stepford Children?
- The Stepford Children stars Barbara Eden, Don Murray, Tammy Lauren, Pat Corley and Ken Swofford.
- When was The Stepford Children released?
- The Stepford Children was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.
