Love Child
1982, English. Directed by Larry Peerce.
At 19 they took away her freedom. At 20 they tried to take her baby.
The true story of Terry Jean Moore, a young woman who is imprisoned for seven years on account of a "five-dollar" robbery. While in prison, she gets pregnant by a jailer and must fight to keep her child.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Love Child isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Larry PeerceDirector
- Amy MadiganTerry Jean Moore
- Beau BridgesJack Hansen
- Mackenzie PhillipsJ.J.
- Albert SalmiCapt. Ellis
- Joanna MerlinMrs. Sturgis
- Margaret WhittonJacki Steinberg
- Lewis SmithJesse Chaney
- Dennis LipscombArthur Brady
- Anna Maria HorsfordMara
- Michael ShaneJudge Hare
- Randy LowellStriker
- Rhea PerlmanJune Burns
Details
- Released
- 15 October 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Anne Gerard, Katherine Specktor
- Budget
- $50K
- Box office
- $113K
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Love Child: quick answers
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How long is Love Child?
Love Child runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Love Child have a post-credits scene?
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Love Child parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Love Child is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Love Child on?
Love Child isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Love Child?
If you liked Love Child, try Killer Heat, In Secret, Blue Story.
Who directed Love Child?
Love Child (1982) was directed by Larry Peerce and stars Amy Madigan, Beau Bridges, Mackenzie Phillips.