The Wrong Child
Synopsis
A wealthy woman who's married to a successful architect welcomes her husband's alleged son into the family after he appears on their doorstep, but she soon discovers the mysterious teen is a dangerous sociopath with a grudge.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 26, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David DeCoteau
- Screenplay & Story
- Matthew Jason Walsh
- Original Score
- Nick Soole
- Original Title
- The Wrong Child
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Rapid Heart Pictures, Hybrid, Lifetime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David DeCoteau
Matthew Jason Walsh
Nick Soole
Howard Wexler
Randy Carter
Barry Barnholtz, Vivica A. Fox, Zelma Kiwi, Jeffrey Schenck, David DeCoteau
Department Leadership Roster
Randy Carter
Editor
Elizabeth Jett
Costume Design
Vivica A. Fox
Producer
Howard Wexler
Director of Photography
David DeCoteau
Producer
Zach Cuddeback
Production Design
David DeCoteau
Director
Matthew Jason Walsh
Writer
Nick Soole
Original Music Composer
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
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wrong Child
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What is The Wrong Child about?
A wealthy woman who's married to a successful architect welcomes her husband's alleged son into the family after he appears on their doorstep, but she soon discovers the mysterious teen is a dangerous sociopath with a grudge.
Who directed The Wrong Child?
The Wrong Child was directed by David DeCoteau.
Who stars in The Wrong Child?
The principal cast of The Wrong Child includes Vivica A. Fox, Gary Daniels, Tracy Nelson, Stevanna Jackson, Robbie Davidson.
When was The Wrong Child released and how long is it?
The Wrong Child was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wrong Child?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wrong Child was composed by Nick Soole.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wrong Child?
The Wrong Child holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).