The Stepfather
“This fall, daddy's home.”
Michael Harding returns home from military school to find his mother happily in love and living with her new boyfriend, David. As the two men get to know each other, Michael becomes more and more suspicious of the man who is always there with a helpful hand. Is he really the man of her dreams or could David be hiding a dark side?
Where to watch The Stepfather in United States
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Where is The Stepfather streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Stepfather
The Stepfather is a 2009 English-language horror and thriller film directed by Nelson McCormick. The cast is led by Dylan Walsh, Sela Ward, Penn Badgley. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 1000 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Stepfather was produced by Screen Gems, Maverick Films, and Imprint Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 16, 2009, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $31 million worldwide.
- Director
- Nelson McCormick
- Writers
- J.S. Cardone, Carolyn Lefcourt, Brian Garfield
- Release date
- October 16, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $20 million
- Box office
- $31 million
- Production
- Screen Gems, Maverick Films, Imprint Pictures
The Stepfather cast & crew
The Stepfather was directed by Nelson McCormick and written by J.S. Cardone, Carolyn Lefcourt, and Brian Garfield.
The cast features Dylan Walsh as David Harris, Sela Ward as Susan Harding, Penn Badgley as Michael Harding, Amber Heard as Kelly Porter, Sherry Stringfield as Leah, and Paige Turco as Jackie Kerns.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Charlie Clouser, cinematography is by Patrick Cady, and it was produced by J.S. Cardone and Robert O. Green.
Is The Stepfather worth watching?
The Stepfather holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 960 ratings, a more divisive horror films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy horror and thriller, The Stepfather is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Stepfather
The Stepfather isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Stepfather
Dylan Walsh
David Harris
Sela Ward
Susan Harding
Penn Badgley
Michael Harding
Amber Heard
Kelly Porter
Sherry Stringfield
Leah
Paige Turco
Jackie Kerns
Jon Tenney
Jay
Nancy Linehan Charles
Mrs. Cutter
Marcuis Harris
Detective Shay
Braeden Lemasters
Sean Harding
Deirdre Lovejoy
Detective Tylar
Skyler Samuels
Beth Harding
The Stepfather — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Stepfather in United States?
The Stepfather is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Stepfather in?
The Stepfather is originally in English, with audio tracks including German, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Stepfather?
The Stepfather runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is The Stepfather rated?
The Stepfather is rated PG-13. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 960 ratings.
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