The Child Stealer
1979, English. Directed by Mel Damski.
A young mother battles to get her children back after her ex-husband kidnaps them and the law won't help her in her efforts.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 9 March 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sue Milburn
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How long is The Child Stealer?
The Child Stealer runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Child Stealer have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Child Stealer on?
The Child Stealer isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 9 March 1979. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Child Stealer?
If you liked The Child Stealer, try Girl in the Box, TalhotBlond, American Son.
Who directed The Child Stealer?
The Child Stealer (1979) was directed by Mel Damski and stars Beau Bridges, Blair Brown, Cristina Raines.