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Abduction of Innocence

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1996 | 100 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Amadeus or The Pianist, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Teenager, Clare Steves, is kidnapped by an old boyfriend, Eddie Spencer, who demands $250,000. The ransom is paid and Clare is released, but when the kidnapers are caught, they claim that the whole scheme was Clare's idea as a way to punish her father. She denies it and is put on trial.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by James A. Contner

  • Katie WrightClare Steves
  • Lucie ArnazHelen Steves
  • Lochlyn MunroEddie Spencer
  • Dean ParaskevopoulosBuckle
  • Jill TeedKaren Carter
  • Dirk BenedictRobert Steves
  • Conor O'FarrellJohn Loomis
  • Garry ChalkSheriff Evans
  • Kevin McNultyDA Davis
  • Laura HarrisLaura Rhoads