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Somebody's Child

5.320121h 28mPG-13MovieDrama

A woman (Lynn Whitfield) dying of kidney disease learns that God works in mysterious ways after convincing her son (Michael Jai White) to help a repentant ex-con (Byron Minns) whose unexpected presence prompts a startling deathbed confession.

DirectorsGary Wheeler·Siddeeqah Powell
WriterSiddeeqah Powell
ProducersKeith Neal·David Eubanks

Where to watch

AMC+ Amazon ChannelAMC+ Amazon Channel
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Gary Wheeler

LWLynn Whitfield
Lynn Whitfield
Constance
BMByron Minns
Byron Minns
Benjamin
MWMichael Jai White
Michael Jai White
Douglas
CPClifton Powell
Clifton Powell
Dr. Sperry
NENadine Ellis
Nadine Ellis
Hope
GWGregory Alan Williams
Gregory Alan Williams
Petey
RNRachelle Neal
Rachelle Neal
Young Constance
KPKimberly Ann Parker
Kimberly Ann Parker
Adoptive Mother
LDLunden De'Leon
Lunden De'Leon
Therapist
DMDevin McGee
Devin McGee
Luke
KS
Kristen Keenan Smith
Nurse

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Somebody's Child — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Somebody's Child?

Somebody's Child is streaming on AMC+ in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Somebody's Child on Netflix?

No, Somebody's Child is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on AMC+.

Is Somebody's Child on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Somebody's Child isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on AMC+ instead.

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Somebody's Child is available on AMC+ in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.