
Kids Like These
Synopsis
Bob and Joanna, both over 40 years old, have a baby with the Down syndrome. Their doctor advises them to give the child away, not to "waste their time" with a kid with a mental deficiency. But the parents decide to keep their son, to allow him a life with dignity and to support him as best as possible. And their devotion bears fruit...
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- Director
- Georg Stanford Brown
- Original Title
- Kids Like These
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
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What is Kids Like These about?
Bob and Joanna, both over 40 years old, have a baby with the Down syndrome. Their doctor advises them to give the child away, not to "waste their time" with a kid with a mental deficiency. But the parents decide to keep their son, to allow him a life with dignity and to support him as best as possible. And their devotion bears fruit...
Who directed Kids Like These?
Kids Like These was directed by Georg Stanford Brown.
Who stars in Kids Like These?
The principal cast of Kids Like These includes Martin Balsam, Warde Q. Butler, Paul Cavonis, Richard Crenna, Tyne Daly.
When was Kids Like These released and how long is it?
Kids Like These was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.



















