The Bad Seed (1956)
Overview
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.
Where to watch The Bad Seed
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo, Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Sky | Sky |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Canal VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Mexico | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Bad Seed in 21 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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. The Bad Seed is a Drama, Horror, Thriller movie, released on 1956-09-12, runtime 129 minutes.
Is The Bad Seed worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Bad Seed 7.1 out of 10 from 281 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Bad Seed?
In the United States, The Bad Seed is free to watch on Philo and Kanopy and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Mervyn LeRoy
Cast
- Patty McCormack as Rhoda Penmark
- Nancy Kelly as Christine Penmark
- Henry Jones as Leroy Jessup
- Eileen Heckart as Hortense Daigle
- Evelyn Varden as Monica Breedlove
- William Hopper as Col. Kenneth Penmark
- Paul Fix as Richard Bravo
- Jesse White as Emory Wages
- Gage Clarke as Reginald "Reggie" Tasker
- Joan Croydon as Claudia Fern
- Frank Cady as Henry Daigle
- Frances Bavier as Woman at Dinner Party (uncredited)
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Sources
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