The Baby
1973, English. Directed by Ted Post.
What goes on in this nursery isn't for kids!
A social worker who recently lost her husband investigates the strange Wadsworth family. The Wadsworths might not seem too unusual to hear about them at first - consisting of the mother, two grown daughters and the diaper-clad, bottle-sucking baby. The problem is, the baby is twenty-one years old.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Snoozefest
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5.9/10 from 98 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Baby isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 March 1973
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Abe Polsky
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The Baby: quick answers
Is The Baby worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 98 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Baby?
The Baby runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does The Baby have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Baby. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Baby parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Baby is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Baby on?
The Baby isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Baby?
If you liked The Baby, try Eradication, The Possessed, The Shed.
Who directed The Baby?
The Baby (1973) was directed by Ted Post and stars Anjanette Comer, Ruth Roman, Marianna Hill.