Where are the Children?
“Who is the killer? What is the reason? Why did he take them?”
Synopsis
In Cape Cod, Missy and Michael, the two children of Nancy Eldridge, are kidnapped by a man who has disturbing intentions for them. Local police chief Ed Coffin wrongfully suspects that Nancy is behind the disappearances.
Top Cast
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Jill Clayburgh
Nancy Holder Eldridge
Max Gail
Clay Eldridge
Frederic Forrest
Courtney Parrish
Elizabeth Wilson
Dorothy Prentiss
Barnard Hughes
Jonathan Knowles
Clifton James
Chief Coffin
Harley Cross
Michael Eldridge
Elisabeth Harnois
Missy Eldridge
James Purcell
Robin Legler
Eriq La Salle
Deputy Bernie Miles
Louis Zorich
Kragopoulos
Christopher Murney
Lenny Baron
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Malmuth
- Screenplay & Story
- Mary Higgins Clark, Jack Sholder
- Original Score
- Sylvester Levay
- Original Title
- Where are the Children?
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Braun Entertainment Group, Delphi V, Columbia Pictures, Rastar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Malmuth
Mary Higgins Clark, Jack Sholder
Sylvester Levay
Larry Pizer
Roy Watts
Zev Braun
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Malmuth
Director
Larry Pizer
Director of Photography
Zev Braun
Producer
Mary Ellen Winston
Costume Design
Jack Sholder
Writer
Roy Watts
Editor
Robb Wilson King
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Where are the Children?
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Where are the Children? about?
In Cape Cod, Missy and Michael, the two children of Nancy Eldridge, are kidnapped by a man who has disturbing intentions for them. Local police chief Ed Coffin wrongfully suspects that Nancy is behind the disappearances.
Who directed Where are the Children??
Where are the Children? was directed by Bruce Malmuth.
Who stars in Where are the Children??
The principal cast of Where are the Children? includes Jill Clayburgh, Max Gail, Frederic Forrest, Elizabeth Wilson, Barnard Hughes.
When was Where are the Children? released and how long is it?
Where are the Children? was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Where are the Children??
The original motion picture soundtrack for Where are the Children? was composed by Sylvester Levay.
Is Where are the Children? based on a book or true story?
Where are the Children? is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mary Higgins Clark".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Where are the Children??
Where are the Children? holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).