Movie

Missing Children: A Mother's Story

★ 7.5(4)19821h 32m

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Good to know

Director: Dick Lowry
Release date: 1982-12-01
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Television

About Missing Children: A Mother's Story

Missing Children: A Mother's Story is a 1982 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Dick Lowry, starring Mare Winningham, Polly Holliday and John Anderson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Missing Children: A Mother's Story in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A young mother hands her children into what she thinks is a childcare center while she finds a new home, but returns to find that they have been adopted out without her knowledge.

Cast

Mare Winningham

Kate Bradshaw

Polly Holliday

Mary Gertrude

John Anderson

Stanley Willard

Kate Capshaw

Elaine Rogers

Scatman Crothers

Mose Wheeler

Richard Dysart

Hunter Burgess

Mary McCusker

Carol

Peter Scolari

Woody

Jane Wyatt

Judge Eloise Walker

Anne Haney

Mrs. Sims

Lenora May

Susan Tyree

Robert Wightman

T.C.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Missing Children: A Mother's Story in Canada?+

Missing Children: A Mother's Story is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Missing Children: A Mother's Story on Netflix?+

Missing Children: A Mother's Story is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Missing Children: A Mother's Story?+

Missing Children: A Mother's Story has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in Missing Children: A Mother's Story?+

Missing Children: A Mother's Story stars Mare Winningham, Polly Holliday, John Anderson, Kate Capshaw and Scatman Crothers.

When did Missing Children: A Mother's Story come out?+

Missing Children: A Mother's Story is a 1982 movie directed by Dick Lowry.

What genre is Missing Children: A Mother's Story?+

Missing Children: A Mother's Story is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Missing Children: A Mother's Story?+

Missing Children: A Mother's Story was directed by Dick Lowry.