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The Bad Seed

6.119851h 40mMovieDramaThrillerHorror

Rachel is a 9-year-old girl who is perfection itself - unless she's crossed or challenged. Several disturbing recent incidents have led Rachel's mother Christine to suspect that her child is a latent murderess. Upon discovering that she…

DirectorPaul Wendkos
ProducerGeorge Eckstein

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Cast · Directed by Paul Wendkos

BBBlair Brown
Blair Brown
Christine Penmark
LRLynn Redgrave
Lynn Redgrave
Monica Breedlove
DCDavid Carradine
David Carradine
Leroy Jessup
CW
Carrie Wells
Rachel Penmark
RKRichard Kiley
Richard Kiley
Richard Bravo
DSDavid Ogden Stiers
David Ogden Stiers
Emory Breedlove
CAChad Allen
Chad Allen
Mark Daigler
WB
Weldon Bleiler
Fred Daigler
CDChrista Denton
Christa Denton
Rhoda Penmark
SF
Sarah Fairfax
Bessie Danker
AHAnne Haney
Anne Haney
Alice Fern
CLCarol Locatell
Carol Locatell
Rita Daigler

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The Bad Seed — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Bad Seed?

The Bad Seed is streaming on Hoopla, The Roku Channel and Tubi TV in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Bad Seed on Netflix?

No, The Bad Seed is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and The Roku Channel.

Is The Bad Seed on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Bad Seed isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Hoopla and The Roku Channel instead.

Where can I watch The Bad Seed for free?

The Bad Seed is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and The Roku Channel in United States.