The Lost Child (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2000, The Lost Child is a drama film directed by Karen Arthur, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Knowing the past changes the future. Seeking a connection to her heritage, Rebecca Hoffman sets out on a journey of discovery following the deaths of her adoptive parents. She finds that connection with her birth family in the Navajo community. But cultures clash when her husband is rejected as an outsider. Rebecca and her family experience rebirth in a rich culture and renewal as a family in this dramatic film based on the autobiography Looking for Lost Bird by Yvette Melanson (with Claire Safran).
Who’s in it. The Lost Child stars Mercedes Ruehl as Rebecca, Christine Rose as Elaine, Jamey Sheridan as Jack and Irene Bedard as Grace, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Lost Child has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lost Child page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lost Child tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lost Child (2000)?
- In US, The Lost Child is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lost Child worth watching?
- The Lost Child holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lost Child?
- The Lost Child stars Mercedes Ruehl, Christine Rose, Jamey Sheridan, Irene Bedard and Dinah Manoff.
- When was The Lost Child released?
- The Lost Child was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.