The Stepfather (2009) movie poster

The Stepfather (2009)

"Daddy's home"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 73%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 23% (RT: 13%, MC: 33) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Nelson McCormick
Runtime
1h 41m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.8/10 (951 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
13%
Metacritic
33
Cast
Dylan Walsh as David Harris
Sela Ward as Susan Harding
Penn Badgley as Michael Harding
Amber Heard as Kelly Porter
Paige Turco as Jackie Kerns
Jon Tenney as Jay
Nancy Linehan Charles as Mrs. Cutter
Most people think so. 73% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 951 votes. Critics scored it lower at 23%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Michael Harding returns home from military school to find his mother happily in love and living with her new boyfriend, David. As the two men get to know each other, Michael becomes more and more suspicious of the man who is always there with a helpful hand. Is he really the man of her dreams or could David be hiding a dark side? Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • The iconic poster for The Stepfather was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated horror films of 2009 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

The Stepfather is a 2009 horror, thriller film directed by Nelson McCormick. Michael Harding returns home from military school to find his mother happily in love and living with her new boyfriend, David. As the two men get to know each other, Michael becomes more and more suspicious of the man who is always there with a helpful hand.

Is he really the man of her dreams or could David be hiding a dark side?. The film has been rated by 951 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a horror film, The Stepfather delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Stepfather (2009) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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