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The Child and the Killer

7.019591h 5mMovieCrimeDrama

Joe Marsh (Robert Arden) is a U.S. Army captain who goes on the run in Britain after committing murder. He breaks into a family's home and forces 7-year-old Tommy Martin (Richard Williams) to guide his escape through the surrounding rural…

DirectorMax Varnel
WritersBrian Clemens·Eldon Howard
ProducersEdward J. Danziger·Harry Lee Danziger

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Cast · Directed by Max Varnel

RW
Richard Williams
Tommy
RR
Ryck Rydon
Mather
PDPatricia Driscoll
Patricia Driscoll
Peggy
RARobert Arden
Robert Arden
Joe
GSGordon Sterne
Gordon Sterne
Sergeant
JMJohn McLaren
John McLaren
Major Finch

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The Child and the Killer — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Child and the Killer?

The Child and the Killer isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Child and the Killer on Netflix?

No, The Child and the Killer is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

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The Child and the Killer isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Child and the Killer?

The Child and the Killer hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 22, 1959. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.