The Child I Never Was (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2002, The Child I Never Was is a drama and crime film directed by Kai S. Pieck, running about 81 minutes. “What Becomes a Serial Killer Most?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A serial killer dispassionately discusses the nuts and bolts of his grisly avocation, as well as the youthful traumas which helped to mold him into a psychopath, in this disturbing independent drama from Germany, based on the true story of of Germany's most famous child murderer Juergen Bartsch who, between the ages of 15 and 19, abused, tortured and killed four schoolboys in the Ruhr region of Germany from 1962 to 1966.
Who’s in it. The Child I Never Was stars Tobias Schenke as Jürgen Bartsch, Older, Ulrike Bliefert as Gertrud Bartsch, Walter Gontermann as Gerhard Bartsch and Jürgen Christoph Kamcke as Father Seidlitz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Child I Never Was has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Child I Never Was page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Child I Never Was tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Child I Never Was (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Child I Never Was change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Child I Never Was worth watching?
- The Child I Never Was holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Child I Never Was?
- The Child I Never Was stars Tobias Schenke, Ulrike Bliefert, Walter Gontermann, Jürgen Christoph Kamcke and Sebastian Rüger.
- When was The Child I Never Was released?
- The Child I Never Was was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.