Where to watch The Bad Seed in the US

Name: The Bad Seed
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Released: 1956-09-12
Cast: Patty McCormack, Nancy Kelly, Henry Jones, Eileen Heckart, Evelyn Varden

The Bad Seed (1956) is streaming in the US on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Philo, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Kanopy and Fandango At Home, included with a subscription.

Checked November 7, 2026. Streaming included with a subscription only; we don't list rentals or purchases.

Type: Movie
Year: 1956
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 2h 9m
Original language: English
Director: Mervyn LeRoy
Starring: Patty McCormack, Nancy Kelly, Henry Jones, Eileen Heckart and Evelyn Varden
IMDb: 7.4/10 (18,000 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes: 66%

Trailer & cast

Frequently asked questions about The Bad Seed

Is The Bad Seed on Netflix?

No, The Bad Seed isn't on Netflix in the US right now. You can watch it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Philo, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Kanopy and Fandango At Home.

Is The Bad Seed on Hulu?

No, The Bad Seed isn't on Hulu in the US right now. You can watch it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Philo, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Kanopy and Fandango At Home.

How long is The Bad Seed?

The Bad Seed is 129 minutes long (2 hours and 9 minutes).

Who is in the cast of The Bad Seed?

The cast includes Patty McCormack, Nancy Kelly, Henry Jones, Eileen Heckart and Evelyn Varden.

Where to watch The Bad Seed in the US

Frequently asked questions about The Bad Seed

Where are you watching from?

Request a feature