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Love Child

1982Movie1 h 36 minR

DramaRomance
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8

Summary

The true story of Terry Jean Moore, a young woman who is imprisoned for seven years on account of a "five-dollar" robbery. While in prison, she gets pregnant by a jailer and must fight to keep her child.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Larry Peerce
Written by
Anne Gerard, Katherine Specktor
Produced by
Paul Maslansky
Music by
Charles Fox

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Facts

October 15, 1982 · 1 h 36 min · R

Released
October 15, 1982
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Romance, Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$50,091
Box office
$112,940
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Love Child?"

Questions about Love Child

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Love Child?

Hoopla

In the United States, Love Child is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Love Child worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.8).

Is Love Child good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Love Child plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.