Is Bless the Child scary?

MyCinema has not rated Bless the Child for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, horror, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Bless the Child in the US?

Bless the Child is free on Hoopla and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Bless the Child?

Bless the Child runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Is Bless the Child suitable for kids?

Bless the Child is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20001h 47mDrama / Horror / Thriller / Crime

Bless the Child

Name: Bless the Child
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller, Crime
Released: 2000-08-11
Duration: 107 min

Mankind's last hope just turned six.

When Maggie's sister Jenna saddles her with an autistic newborn named Cody she touches Maggie's heart and becomes the daughter she has always longed for. But six years later Jenna suddenly re-enters her life and, with her mysterious new husband, Eric Stark, abducts Cody. Despite the fact that Maggie has no legal rights to Cody, FBI agent John Travis takes up her cause when he realizes that Cody shares the same birth date as several other recently murdered children.

TMDB audience score

Based on 325 votes

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Availability in the US

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Bless the Child at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 47m

At 1h 47m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Horror · Thriller · Crime

TMDB files it under drama, horror, thriller, and crime.

US availability

1 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Free or ad-supported on Hoopla. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 325 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Bless the Child tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 47m.
It is free to watch on Hoopla in the US.
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Questions about Bless the Child

Is Bless the Child scary?: MyCinema has not rated Bless the Child for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, horror, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Bless the Child in the US?: Bless the Child is free on Hoopla and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Bless the Child?: Bless the Child runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
Is Bless the Child suitable for kids?: Bless the Child is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.