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title: "Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure"
year: 1989
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/everybody-s-baby-the-rescue-of-jessica-mcclure-1989"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 108221
imdb_id: "tt0097303"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 34
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure (1989) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure" (1989).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Constraints:
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure.
Year: 1989.
Release Date: 05/21/1989 (US).
Format: Dramatic television film for ABC.
Genres: Drama, Action, Family, TV Movie.
Runtime: 1h 40m.
Cast: Beau Bridges, Pat Hingle, Daryl Anderson.
Story Basis: True story of Jessica McClure.
Plot Details:
Jessica McClure (18-month-old) fell into a drain pipe/abandoned water well while playing in her backyard/aunt's backyard.
She was stuck about 20 to 30 feet down.
It took rescuers 58 hours to get her out.
Fear that machinery shaking the earth could cause her to fall further down and die.
Extras: Featured many participants in the actual rescue and

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mel Damski
- **Networks / Studios**: Interscope Communications, Campbell Soup Company, Dick Berg-Stonehenge Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Beau Bridges** as *Police Chief Richard Czech*
- **Pat Hingle** as *Fire Chief James Roberts*
- **Daryl Anderson** as *Armstrong*
- **Don Hood**
- **Guy Stockwell** as *Jones*
- **Jack Rader** as *James White*
- **Mills Watson** as *Boler*
- **Patty Duke** as *Carolyn Henry*
- **Robin Frates**
- **Robin Gammell** as *Kaye*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure online?
Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, The Roku Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure worth watching?
Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 34 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Action for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure and when was it released?
Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 1989. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure?
Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure was directed by Mel Damski.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/108221)
- [Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everybody%27s_Baby:_The_Rescue_of_Jessica_McClure)
- [Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure (TV Movie ...](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097303/fullcredits/)
- [Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/108221-everybody-s-baby-the-rescue-of-jessica-mcclure/cast)
- [Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure Cast & Crew](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/everybodys-baby-the-rescue-of-jessica-mcclure/1086031/credits/)
- [Everybody's Baby: The Rescue of Jessica McClure - Full Cast ...](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/everybodys-baby-the-rescue-of-jessica-mcclure/cast/2030124865/)

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