The Stepfather
“He wanted a perfect family in a perfect town. But they couldn't measure up...Neither could the others...”
Synopsis
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.
Part of the The Stepfather Collection
Stream the entire interconnected saga and experience every installment in chronological storyline order.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Stepfather (1987) - DVD TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-10-05
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Terry O'Quinn
Jerry Blake
Jill Schoelen
Stephanie Maine
Shelley Hack
Susan
Charles Lanyer
Dr. Bondurant
Stephen Shellen
Jim Ogilvie
Stephen E. Miller
Al Brennan
Robyn Stevan
Karen
Jeff Schultz
Paul Baker
Lindsay Bourne
Art Teacher
Anna Hagan
Mrs. Leitner
Gillian Barber
Anne Barnes
Blu Mankuma
Lt. Jack Wall
Jackson Davies
Mr. Chesterton
Sandra Head
Receptionist
Gabrielle Rose
Dorothy Rinehard
Richard Sargent
Mr. Anderson
Margot Pinvidic
Mrs. Anderson
Rochelle Greenwood
Cindy Anderson
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 23, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 10, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 10, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.07x
+$1.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Ruben
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald E. Westlake
- Original Score
- Patrick Moraz
- Original Title
- The Stepfather
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $1.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- ITC Entertainment, New Century Vista Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Ruben
Donald E. Westlake, Brian Garfield, Carolyn Lefcourt
Patrick Moraz
John Lindley
George Bowers
Jay Benson
Department Leadership Roster
John Lindley
Director of Photography
Donald E. Westlake
Screenplay
George Bowers
Editor
James William Newport
Production Design
Joseph Ruben
Director
Jay Benson
Producer
John Wardlow
Stunt Coordinator
Mina Mittelman
Costume Design
Patrick Moraz
Original Music Composer
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
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Stepfather.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Stepfather.
Mid Hunting List
A list of mids found by Mid Hunters
My Movies
Master List In Progress
New English Movies
New in English
Dual Audio Hindi Movies 5 to 7
Automated renaming to: Dual Audio Hindi Movies 5 to 7
Dual Audio Hindi Movies
Automated renaming to: Dual Audio Hindi Movies
Similar Titles to The Stepfather
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
3.8
8.3
7.8
7.0
8.2
7.4
6.7
5.0
7.7
6.2
7.5
4.2
7.3
7.5
3.5
7.6
5.6
8.4
4.9
More Like The Stepfather
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Stepfather
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Stepfather about?
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.
Who directed The Stepfather?
The Stepfather was directed by Joseph Ruben.
Who stars in The Stepfather?
The principal cast of The Stepfather includes Terry O'Quinn, Jill Schoelen, Shelley Hack, Charles Lanyer, Stephen Shellen.
When was The Stepfather released and how long is it?
The Stepfather was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Stepfather?
The Stepfather had a reported production budget of $1.2M and grossed $2.5M at the worldwide box office (2.07 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Stepfather?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stepfather was composed by Patrick Moraz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Stepfather?
The Stepfather holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).