Movie

The Baby

“What goes on in this nursery isn't for kids!”

★ 6.0(92)19731h 24m

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Where to watch The Baby

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Good to know

Director: Ted Post
Release date: 1973-03-01
Runtime: 1h 24m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Quintet Productions

The Baby — trailer

About The Baby

The Baby is a 1973 movie in the Horror and Thriller genres, directed by Ted Post, starring Anjanette Comer, Susanne Zenor and Ruth Roman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 92 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Baby in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Anjanette Comer

Ann Gentry

Susanne Zenor

Alba Wadsworth

Ruth Roman

Mrs. Wadsworth

Marianna Hill

Germaine Wadsworth

Tod Andrews

Doctor

Michael Pataki

Dennis

David Mooney

Baby Wadsworth

Beatrice Manley

Judith

Virginia Vincent

(uncredited)

Themes & keywords

babysocial workergrindhouseincest

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Baby in Australia?+

The Baby is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Baby on Netflix?+

The Baby is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is The Baby?+

The Baby has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

Who stars in The Baby?+

The Baby stars Anjanette Comer, Susanne Zenor, Ruth Roman, Marianna Hill and Tod Andrews.

When did The Baby come out?+

The Baby is a 1973 movie directed by Ted Post.

What genre is The Baby?+

The Baby is Horror and Thriller film.

Who directed The Baby?+

The Baby was directed by Ted Post.