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The Stepfather

The Stepfather (1987) - Where to Watch

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65

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Here are ways to watch including rental, purchase, and subscription options, so you can pick what works best for you. As of now in the US, 'The Stepfather' is available on fuboTV, Screambox Amazon Channel, Screambox, Fandor Amazon Channel, Fandor, Prime Video, Peacock Premium Plus, Peacock Premium, Prime Video with Ads, Cultpix, Night Flight Plus, Prime Video, Apple TV Store, Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex Channel, Crackle, Kanopy, Plex, The Roku Channel, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Tubi TV, Shout! Factory TV to rent, buy, or stream with a subscription.

Here are a few key highlights to round things out about the ITC Entertainment, New Century Vista Film Company horror flick. The Stepfather starring Terry O'Quinn, Jill Schoelen, Shelley Hack, Charles Lanyer has a R rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 29 min. The release date of the movie is January 23rd, 1987. The movie received a user score of 65/100 on TMDb, which represents input from reviews from 356 verified users.

Need a fast recap before watching? Here's the plot: "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."

'The Stepfather' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on January 23rd, 1987
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting October 13th, 2009 - Buy The Stepfather DVD
Watch Full Movie on Digital or Stream on Demand starting September 10th, 2024

The Stepfather Movies

The Stepfather is a 1987 American thriller film starring Terry O'Quinn in the title role. It is loosely based on the life of mass murderer John List, although the plot is more commonly associated with slasher films of the era than a true story. It was directed by Joseph Ruben and written by Donald E. Westlake, from a story by Westlake, Carolyn Lefcourt and Brian Garfield. This film was met with critical acclaim upon its release. The film was also followed by two sequels, released in 1989 and 1992 respectively and a remake also called The Stepfather which was released on October 16, 2009.