Where to Watch David (1988) in the US

What it's about

David is a six-year-old boy who is caught in the middle of his two feuding (& divorced) parents. His father, Charles, kidnaps him to California, where he eventually sets him on fire as a means of revenge against Marie, David's mother (Young David receives third-degree burns over 90% of his body). This movie chronicles David's struggle to recover and the obstacles he faces along the way.

Cast and crew

Director

John Erman

Writer

Marie Rothenberg, Mel White, Stephanie Liss

Starring

Bernadette Peters, John Glover, Dan Lauria

Details

Release date

Oct 25, 1988

Language

English

Country

United States

Awards

Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys. 5 nominations total

Where to Watch David (1988) in the US — common questions

Where to watch David in the United States?

David is available with a subscription, free with ads, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Prime Video (HD) and Shout! Factory. Watch the movie free with ads on Prime Video (HD), Shout! Factory TV (HD), The Roku Channel, Tubi TV, and YouTube (HD). Rent the movie on Prime Video.

Can I stream David or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on Prime Video (HD) and Shout! Factory. Rent the movie on Prime Video.

Can I watch David for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with ads on Prime Video (HD), Shout! Factory TV (HD), The Roku Channel, Tubi TV, and YouTube (HD).