The Bad Seed

Name: The Bad Seed
Released: 1956-09-12
Rating: 7.1

7.1/10 (276)

·1956· 129 min

Director: Mervyn LeRoy

"Talk all you want about the man and the woman -- but please don't tell about the girl!"

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

TCM

Trailer

Cast

Patty McCormack

Rhoda Penmark

Nancy Kelly

Christine Penmark

Henry Jones

Leroy Jessup

Eileen Heckart

Hortense Daigle

Evelyn Varden

Monica Breedlove

William Hopper

Col. Kenneth Penmark

Paul Fix

Richard Bravo

Jesse White

Emory Wages

Gage Clarke

Reginald "Reggie" Tasker

Joan Croydon

Claudia Fern

Frank Cady

Henry Daigle

Frances Bavier

Woman at Dinner Party (uncredited)

In brief

The Bad Seed (1956) is a thriller, drama, horror film. With an average rating of 7.1/10 from 276 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 9min. You can stream it on: TCM.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Bad Seed online?

The Bad Seed is available on the following streaming services: TCM. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Bad Seed?

The Bad Seed runs 129 minutes (2h 9min).

What rating does The Bad Seed have?

The Bad Seed has an average rating of 7.1/10 based on 276 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Bad Seed from?

The Bad Seed was released in 1956.