Stolen Babies
Between 1949 and 1976 over 250,000 unmarried mothers in the UK had their babies forcibly taken by the state... these are official figures
Storyline
Told by the mothers and children who were separated from one another, this landmark documentary reveals the full scale of the UK's forced adoption scandal. Over four decades, 250,000 unmarried mothers were forced by the British state to give up their babies. Their first-hand accounts expose the system that tore families apart, its lasting impact, and the fight to uncover the truth that led to a moment of national reckoning.
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Cast & Crew
Keir Starmer
self (archive footage)
Marion McMillan
self
Ann Keen
self
Joan Chambers
self
Mark Lloyd-Fox
self
Judy
self
Wes Cuell
self
Marion Scott
self
Dr. Michael Lambert
self
Frequently Asked Questions
Stolen Babies was released on September 1, 2026.
The runtime of Stolen Babies is 1h 28m.
Stolen Babies is a Documentary movie.
Stolen Babies has a rating of 10.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
Stolen Babies is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Stolen Babies was directed by Kate Schofield.
The main cast of Stolen Babies includes Keir Starmer, Marion McMillan, Ann Keen.
Stolen Babies is originally in English.