Thursday's Child (1983)
Movie 1h 40m ★ 1.0/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Dating from 1983, Thursday's Child sits in the drama and tv movie corner of our catalogue. It is directed by David Lowell Rich. The cast includes Rob Lowe, Alan Fudge and Larry Poindexter. The running time is 1h 40m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 1.0 out of 10.
28Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight, a classic.
Synopsis
Sam Alden is the 17-year-old high school star player in baseball who seems to have it all. However, his family notices that he is often bothered with fits of coughing. Worried, his parents decide to take him to the hospital, where they are shocked to find out that he has a life-threatening heart disease. Sam has trouble dealing with his illness, but he pretends to still be a joyful teenager to not have his parents worrying even more than they already do. His health is deteriorating, though, and it is eventually revealed that he needs a heart transplant if he wants to survive. This is the beginning of a long journey, which is mentally and physically exhausting. Sam has countless operations, and tests. The search for a donor seems endless to him. Even before the final operation, Sam is forced to deal with several setbacks in his life.
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Cast & crew
- David Lowell RichDirector
- Rob Loweas Sam Alden
- Alan Fudgeas Dr. Baumbartner
- Larry Poindexteras Malcolm
- Gena Rowlandsas Victoria Alden
- Janet MacLachlanas Nurse Judy
- Robin Gammellas Dr. Schroeder
- Elizabeth Keiferas Tina
- Curt Lowensas Dr. Wakely
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Questions about Thursday's Child
- What genre is Thursday's Child?
- Thursday's Child is categorised as Drama, TV Movie.
- Who stars in Thursday's Child?
- Rob Lowe, Alan Fudge, Larry Poindexter, Gena Rowlands, Janet MacLachlan appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Thursday's Child?
- David Lowell Rich directed Thursday's Child.
- How long is Thursday's Child?
- Thursday's Child runs for 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- Is Thursday's Child worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 1.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Thursday's Child?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
