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The Stepfather

6.519871h 29mRMovieHorrorThriller

Seemingly mild-mannered Henry Morrison has just murdered his entire family. After adopting a new identity and skipping town, he begins building a new relationship with a widow and her teenage daughter. However, he soon begins struggling to hide his true identity and maintain a grip on reality.

DirectorJoseph Ruben
WritersDonald E. Westlake·Carolyn Lefcourt
ProducerJay Benson

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Cast · Directed by Joseph Ruben

TOTerry O'Quinn
Terry O'Quinn
Jerry Blake
JSJill Schoelen
Jill Schoelen
Stephanie Maine
SHShelley Hack
Shelley Hack
Susan
CLCharles Lanyer
Charles Lanyer
Dr. Bondurant
SSStephen Shellen
Stephen Shellen
Jim Ogilvie
SMStephen E. Miller
Stephen E. Miller
Al Brennan
RSRobyn Stevan
Robyn Stevan
Karen
JSJeff Schultz
Jeff Schultz
Paul Baker
LB
Lindsay Bourne
Art Teacher
AHAnna Hagan
Anna Hagan
Mrs. Leitner
GBGillian Barber
Gillian Barber
Anne Barnes
BMBlu Mankuma
Blu Mankuma
Lt. Jack Wall

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The Stepfather — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Stepfather?

The Stepfather is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Stepfather on Netflix?

No, The Stepfather is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV.

Is The Stepfather on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Stepfather is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Stepfather for free?

The Stepfather is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

Is there a sequel to The Stepfather?

Yes — The Stepfather is followed by Stepfather 2 (1989) in the Stepfather Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Stepfather?

The Stepfather is the first film in the Stepfather Collection.

Is The Stepfather part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Stepfather is part of a trilogy, alongside Stepfather 2 (1989) and Stepfather 3 (1992).

How many movies are in the Stepfather Collection?

There are 3 films in the Stepfather Collection: The Stepfather (1987), Stepfather 2 (1989) and Stepfather 3 (1992).