The Children Nobody Wanted
1981, English. Directed by Richard Michaels.
True story of Tom Butterfield and his crusade to provide family life for homeless children, becoming not only the first bachelor caretaker, but the youngest single adult to become a legal foster parent in the state of Missouri.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Cast & crew
- Richard MichaelsDirector
- Fredric LehneTom Butterfield
- Michelle PfeifferJennifer Williams
- Matt ClarkBill Westbrook
- Noble WillinghamMcNaulty
- Anne HaneyMrs. Lightheart
- Joey TurleyJoey
- Barbara BarrieHanna
- Jerry HardinDr. Watson
- F. William ParkerGeorge Meuschke
- Earl BoenMadden
- Ryan BarcroftAndrew
- Patrick HolcerDwayne
Details
- Released
- 5 December 1981
- Country
- United States of America
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What The Children Nobody Wanted is based on
The Children Nobody Wanted is based on a true story.
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The Children Nobody Wanted: quick answers
Is The Children Nobody Wanted worth watching?
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How long is The Children Nobody Wanted?
The Children Nobody Wanted runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Children Nobody Wanted have a post-credits scene?
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The Children Nobody Wanted parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Children Nobody Wanted is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Children Nobody Wanted on?
The Children Nobody Wanted isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 December 1981. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Children Nobody Wanted?
If you liked The Children Nobody Wanted, try Evelyn, A Home of Our Own, Anne of Green Gables.
Who directed The Children Nobody Wanted?
The Children Nobody Wanted (1981) was directed by Richard Michaels and stars Fredric Lehne, Michelle Pfeiffer, Matt Clark.
What is The Children Nobody Wanted based on?
The Children Nobody Wanted is based on a true story.