Bad Ronald
“The Wood family doesn't know it. But the old house they've just bought is already occupied... by a psychopathic killer.”
When awkward teen Ronald Wilby accidentally kills a young girl whose sister rejected his affections, his overbearing mother decides to hide him from the law by creating a concealed room in their home for him to live.
Where to watch Bad Ronald in United States
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Where is Bad Ronald streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
About Bad Ronald
Bad Ronald is a 1974 English-language tv movie, drama and thriller film directed by Buzz Kulik. The cast is led by Scott Jacoby, Pippa Scott, John Larch. It has a runtime of 1h 14m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
Bad Ronald was produced by Lorimar Productions and ABC and made in United States of America. It was released on October 23, 1974, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Buzz Kulik
- Release date
- October 23, 1974
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Lorimar Productions, ABC
Bad Ronald cast & crew
Bad Ronald was directed by Buzz Kulik.
The cast features Scott Jacoby as Ronald Wilby, Pippa Scott as Mrs. Wood, John Larch as Sgt. Lynch, Dabney Coleman as Mr. Wood, Kim Hunter as Elaine Wilby, and John Fiedler as Mr. Roscoe.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Fred Karlin, cinematography is by Charles F. Wheeler, and it was produced by Philip Capice and Lee Rich.
Is Bad Ronald worth watching?
Bad Ronald holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 60 ratings, a solidly received tv movie films.
At 1h 14m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy tv movie, drama, and thriller, Bad Ronald is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Bad Ronald
Bad Ronald isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
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Cast of Bad Ronald
Scott Jacoby
Ronald Wilby
Pippa Scott
Mrs. Wood
John Larch
Sgt. Lynch
Dabney Coleman
Mr. Wood
Kim Hunter
Elaine Wilby
John Fiedler
Mr. Roscoe
Linda Watkins
Mrs. Schumacher
Cindy Fisher
Babs Wood
Cindy Eilbacher
Althea Wood
Lisa Eilbacher
Ellen Wood
Ted Eccles
Duane Matthews
Roger Aaron Brown
Sergeant Carter
Bad Ronald — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Bad Ronald in United States?
Bad Ronald is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸What language is Bad Ronald in?
Bad Ronald is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Bad Ronald?
Bad Ronald runs 1 hours 14 minutes (74 minutes).
▸What is Bad Ronald rated?
Bad Ronald is rated NR. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 60 ratings.
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