Bless the Child movie poster

Bless the Child

"Mankind's last hope just turned six."

August 11, 2000 1h 47m 5.3/10 (300 votes)

Originally released in 2000. Bless the Child is a drama/horror film. directed by Chuck Russell.

Starring Kim Basinger, Jimmy Smits, and Rufus Sewell

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 11, 2000 25 years ago
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Runtime 1h 47m 107 minutes total
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User Rating 5.3/10 Mixed (300 votes)
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Budget $40M Production budget
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Box Office $40.4M 1.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$40,000,000
Revenue
$40,443,010

Production Companies

  • Munich Film Partners & Company (MFP) BTC Productions
  • Paramount Pictures
  • Icon Productions

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bless the Child about?

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-enter...

Who directed Bless the Child?

Bless the Child was directed by Chuck Russell.

How long is Bless the Child?

Bless the Child has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).

When was Bless the Child released?

Bless the Child was released on August 11, 2000 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Bless the Child?

The main cast of Bless the Child includes Kim Basinger, Jimmy Smits, Rufus Sewell, Ian Holm, Angela Bettis.

Is Bless the Child worth watching?

Bless the Child has a user rating of 5.3/10 based on 300 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.