Invisible Child (1999): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Invisible Child is a 1999 drama directed by Joan Micklin Silver, starring Victor Garber as Tim Beeman, Mae Whitman and Rita Wilson. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Joan Micklin Silver
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Gross-Weston Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Invisible Child About?
The premise of Invisible Child without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a troubled mother hires a nanny, the caregiver soon discovers that the child the mother talks about exists only in her imagination. As the nanny realizes the woman is living with a fabricated daughter, she must navigate the family's fragile dynamics and fight to keep everyone together despite the mother's psychological distress.
Invisible Child Themes & Keywords
· 36 tags- society melodrama
- british nanny
- home visit
- family drama
- doting mother
- imaginary daughter
- child services
- plan goes wrong
- child custody fight
- death of imaginary friend
- social drama
- do gooder
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- child abuse investigation
- backyard swimming pool
- architect
- english in america
- playing along
- delusional disorder
- memorial service
- delusional woman
- psychological drama
- imaginary child
- 10 year old daughter
- regretting a decision
- two children
- lawsuit dropped
- gaslighting
- children
- institutionalization
- confidential informant
- delusion
- title directed by female
- family relationships
- imaginary person
- psychologist
- mental illness
Where to Watch Invisible Child
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Invisible Child Cast & Characters
Victor Garber leads the cast as Tim Beeman, with Mae Whitman as Rebecca "Doc" Beeman and Rita Wilson as Annie Beeman. Directed by Joan Micklin Silver; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joan Micklin Silver
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Victor Garber as Tim Beeman -
Mae Whitman as Rebecca "Doc" Beeman -
Rita Wilson as Annie Beeman - David Dorfman as Sam Beeman
Also Starring in Invisible Child
· 14 more- Terry Diab Peg
- David A.R. White Mr. Felix
- Robert Harvey Officer #1
- David Douglas Carnival Person
- Louisa Abernathy Nurse
- Freda Foh Shen
- Cheryl Carter Supervisor #1
- Michael Winters
- Jane Edith Wilson Mrs. Wood
- Tushka Bergen Gillian
- Jodie Mann Woman in Bathroom
- Josh Adell Doctor
- Tom Pothoff Man in Classroom
- Allison Harvey Georgia Peach
Invisible Child Plot Summary
What happens in Invisible Child from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Tim Beeman and his wife Annie Beeman Beeman live with their children, navigating a delicate situation shaped by Annie’s struggle with a serious mental state. Fearing that she may be institutionalized, the husband agrees to go along with the charade as if it were perfectly normal, trying to preserve some sense of stability for the family. The dynamic is fragile, and the household clings to routine to keep the illusion intact.
Full summary
The whole story of Invisible Child, scene by scene
Invisible Child Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Un amore invisibile” and “O Bebê Invisível”.
- Also known as
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- Un amore invisibile
- O Bebê Invisível
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Invisible Child FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Invisible Child, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Invisible Child?
Invisible Child runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Invisible Child released?
Invisible Child was released on March 8, 1999.
Who directed Invisible Child?
Invisible Child was directed by Joan Micklin Silver.
More films by Joan Micklin Silver Who is in the cast of Invisible Child?
Invisible Child stars Victor Garber as Tim Beeman, Mae Whitman as Rebecca "Doc" Beeman and Rita Wilson as Annie Beeman, among 18 credited actors.
Where can I watch Invisible Child?
In the US, Invisible Child is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does Invisible Child have a post-credit scene?
No. Invisible Child has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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