I Know My First Name Is Steven (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Series · ★ 6.7
Released in 1989, I Know My First Name Is Steven is a drama and crime series.
What it’s about. In 1973, 7-year-old Steven Stayner is kidnapped by pedophile Kenneth Parnell. Under the belief that Parnell has been given legal custody of him, and that his family has moved away, he stays with Parnell for seven years, enduring repetitive sexual abuse the entire time. Finally, in 1980, when Parnell kidnaps another young boy, Steven finds a way for them both to escape and return home.
Who’s in it. I Know My First Name Is Steven stars Corin Nemec as Steven Stayner, Cindy Pickett as Kay Stayner, John Ashton as Del Stayner and Arliss Howard as Kenneth Parnell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, I Know My First Name Is Steven 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 I Know My First Name Is Steven page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Know My First Name Is Steven tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Know My First Name Is Steven (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for I Know My First Name Is Steven change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is I Know My First Name Is Steven worth watching?
- I Know My First Name Is Steven holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Know My First Name Is Steven?
- I Know My First Name Is Steven stars Corin Nemec, Cindy Pickett, John Ashton, Arliss Howard and Luke Edwards.
- When was I Know My First Name Is Steven released?
- I Know My First Name Is Steven was released in 1989.