There Was a Little Boy (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1993, There Was a Little Boy is a drama and tv movie film directed by Mimi Leder, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Julie and Gregg are about to become parents again, but they feel conflicted since their first child was kidnapped and never seen again. But the couple soon faces an even bigger shock. Julie's new bad-boy (really bad-boy) student may actually be her long-lost son! Based on Claire R. Jacobs's book
Who’s in it. There Was a Little Boy stars Cybill Shepherd as Julie, John Heard as Gregg, Scott Bairstow as Jesse and Elaine Kagan as Esperanza, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, There Was a Little Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch There Was a Little Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of There Was a Little Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch There Was a Little Boy (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for There Was a Little Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is There Was a Little Boy worth watching?
- There Was a Little Boy holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in There Was a Little Boy?
- There Was a Little Boy stars Cybill Shepherd, John Heard, Scott Bairstow, Elaine Kagan and Terri Ivens.
- When was There Was a Little Boy released?
- There Was a Little Boy was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.