The Stepfather
“This fall, daddy's home.”
Synopsis
Michael Harding returns home from military school to find his mother happily in love and living with her new boyfriend, David. As the two men get to know each other, Michael becomes more and more suspicious of the man who is always there with a helpful hand. Is he really the man of her dreams or could David be hiding a dark side?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Stepfather Trailer - In Theaters 10/16Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-06-24
Top Cast
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Dylan Walsh
David Harris
Sela Ward
Susan Harding
Penn Badgley
Michael Harding
Amber Heard
Kelly Porter
Sherry Stringfield
Leah
Paige Turco
Jackie Kerns
Jon Tenney
Jay
Nancy Linehan Charles
Mrs. Cutter
Marcuis Harris
Detective Shay
Braeden Lemasters
Sean Harding
Deirdre Lovejoy
Detective Tylar
Skyler Samuels
Beth Harding
Blue Deckert
Captain Mackie
Jason Wiles
Dylan Bennet
Kara Ortiz
Real Estate Assistant
Jessalyn Gilsig
Julie King
Cathy Schenkelberg
Waitress
David Guzzone
Male Buyer
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 4, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$31.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.56x
+$11.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nelson McCormick
- Screenplay & Story
- J.S. Cardone
- Original Score
- Charlie Clouser
- Original Title
- The Stepfather
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $31.2M
- Production Studios
- Screen Gems, Maverick Films, Imprint Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nelson McCormick
J.S. Cardone, Brian Garfield, Carolyn Lefcourt, Donald E. Westlake
Charlie Clouser
Patrick Cady, Hernán Otaño, Adam Ward
Eric L. Beason
J.S. Cardone, Mark Morgan, Meredith Zamsky, Guy Oseary, Julie Meldal-Johnsen
Department Leadership Roster
Charlie Clouser
Original Music Composer
Eric L. Beason
Editor
J.S. Cardone
Screenplay
Nelson McCormick
Director
Patrick Cady
Director of Photography
Mark Morgan
Producer
Steven J. Jordan
Production Design
Greg Mooradian
Producer
Lyn Paolo
Costume Design
Mike Smith
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stepfather
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Stepfather about?
Michael Harding returns home from military school to find his mother happily in love and living with her new boyfriend, David. As the two men get to know each other, Michael becomes more and more suspicious of the man who is always there with a helpful hand. Is he really the man of her dreams or could David be hiding a dark side?
Who directed The Stepfather?
The Stepfather was directed by Nelson McCormick.
Who stars in The Stepfather?
The principal cast of The Stepfather includes Dylan Walsh, Sela Ward, Penn Badgley, Amber Heard, Sherry Stringfield.
When was The Stepfather released and how long is it?
The Stepfather was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Stepfather?
The Stepfather had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $31.2M at the worldwide box office (1.56 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Stepfather?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stepfather was composed by Charlie Clouser.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Stepfather?
The Stepfather holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).