The Stepfather
1987, English. Directed by Joseph Ruben.
He wanted a perfect family in a perfect town. But they couldn't measure up...Neither could the others...
Seemingly mild-mannered Henry Morrison has just murdered his entire family. After adopting a new identity and skipping town, he begins building a new relationship with a widow and her teenage daughter. However, he soon begins struggling to hide his true identity and maintain a grip on reality.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 396 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Stepfather
The Stepfather is streaming on Cultpix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Joseph RubenDirector
- Terry O'QuinnJerry Blake
- Jill SchoelenStephanie Maine
- Shelley HackSusan
- Charles LanyerDr. Bondurant
- Stephen ShellenJim Ogilvie
- Stephen E. MillerAl Brennan
- Robyn StevanKaren
- Jeff SchultzPaul Baker
- Lindsay BourneArt Teacher
- Anna HaganMrs. Leitner
- Gillian BarberAnne Barnes
- Blu MankumaLt. Jack Wall
Details
- Released
- 23 January 1987
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Donald E. Westlake, Carolyn Lefcourt, Brian Garfield
- Budget
- $1.2M
- Box office
- $2.5M
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The Stepfather: quick answers
What comes after The Stepfather?
Next in the series: Stepfather 2 (1989) and Stepfather 3 (1992).
Is The Stepfather worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 396 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Stepfather?
The Stepfather runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does The Stepfather have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Stepfather. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Stepfather parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Stepfather is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Stepfather on?
The Stepfather is streaming on Cultpix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Stepfather?
If you liked The Stepfather, try Bloodline, Halloween, Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte.
Who directed The Stepfather?
The Stepfather (1987) was directed by Joseph Ruben and stars Terry O'Quinn, Jill Schoelen, Shelley Hack.