---
title: "The Crying Child"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-crying-child-1996"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 98599
imdb_id: "tt0115989"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Crying Child (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-crying-child-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Crying Child is a 1996 television movie directed by Robert Michael Lewis that spans the genres of drama, fantasy, mystery, thriller, and horror. The film features a cast including Mariel Hemingway, Finola Hughes, George DelHoyo, and Kin Shriner. The story follows a couple who relocate to an island home following the death of their child. During their stay, the woman begins to hear the persistent sound of a baby crying. Her experience is further complicated by the presence of an old blind woman who follows her and issues a warning to leave the house before it is too late. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-three minutes and was released in the United States on June 26, 1996. The production is characterized by the tagline stating that one woman must face her fear to silence the screams. The narrative focuses on the woman's struggle as she encounters these unsettling events in the isolated setting of the island residence.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Robert Michael Lewis
- **Networks / Studios**: Barry Weitz Films, MCA Television Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mariel Hemingway** as *Madeline Jeffreys*
- **Finola Hughes** as *Jo Parker*
- **George DelHoyo** as *Ran Jeffreys*
- **Kin Shriner** as *Will Chapman*
- **Collin Wilcox Paxton** as *Rachel Martin*
- **Will Leskin** as *Dr. Rosenberg*
- **Joe Inscoe** as *Reverend Rydell*
- **Richard Wilkins** as *Kevin*
- **Joshua Seth** as *The Crying Child (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Crying Child online?
The Crying Child is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Crying Child worth watching?
The Crying Child holds a community rating of 5.8/10 based on 4 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Fantasy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Crying Child and when was it released?
The Crying Child is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 1996. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Crying Child?
The Crying Child was directed by Robert Michael Lewis.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Crying Child — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/98599)
- [The Crying Child (TV Movie 1996) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115989/)
- [The Crying Child (1996) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/98599-the-crying-child/cast)

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