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The Bad Seed

“Talk all you want about the man and the woman -- but please don't tell about the girl!”

7.119562h 9mDramaHorrorThriller
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The Bad Seed at a glance

The Bad Seed is a 1956 drama and horror film, running 2h 9m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: NR in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store.

NR age rating2h 9mDramaHorror

Rated NR in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1956-09-12
Runtime
2h 9m
Genres
Drama, Horror, Thriller
Director
Mervyn LeRoy
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.1 / 10 · 282 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

Air Force Colonel Kenneth Penmark and his wife, Christine, adore their daughter Rhoda, despite her secret tendency for selfishness. Christine keeps her knowledge of her daughter's darker side to herself, but when a schoolmate of Rhoda's dies mysteriously, her self-deception unravels.

Cast

14 names
Patty McCormackRhoda Penmark
Nancy KellyChristine Penmark
Henry JonesLeroy Jessup
Eileen HeckartHortense Daigle
Evelyn VardenMonica Breedlove
William HopperCol. Kenneth Penmark
Paul FixRichard Bravo
Jesse WhiteEmory Wages
Gage ClarkeReginald "Reggie" Tasker
Joan CroydonClaudia Fern
Frank CadyHenry Daigle
Frances BavierWoman at Dinner Party (uncredited)
Violet N. CaneTeacher (uncredited)
Vivian ClermontMary Beth Musgrove (uncredited)

Questions about The Bad Seed

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Where can I watch The Bad Seed in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Bad Seed is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Bad Seed suitable for children?

The Bad Seed is rated NR in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is The Bad Seed about?

Air Force Colonel Kenneth Penmark and his wife, Christine, adore their daughter Rhoda, despite her secret tendency for selfishness. Christine keeps her knowledge of her daughter's darker side to herself, but when a schoolmate of Rhoda's dies mysteriously, her self-deception unravels.

How long is The Bad Seed?

The Bad Seed runs for 2h 9m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the The Bad Seed trailer?

Yes. Press Watch trailer to play The Bad Seed (1956) Official Trailer - Nancy Kelly, Patty McCormack Movie HD without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.

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