Cindy Pickett, John Ashton, Corin Nemec

"I Know My First Name Is Steven" chronicles the true story of Steven Stayner's life after being kidnapped at the age of seven and held with his captor for seven years. He returns to the police station...( read more  read more... ) one night after rescuing another child from his captor. At first, he denies the allegations that he was sexually abused, however later during the movie it is revealed he indeed was abused during those seven years.

Flixster Users

85% liked it

964 ratings

Unrated, 180 min.

Directed by: Larry Elikann

Release Date: May 22, 1989

Invite friends to see

Stats: 91 reviews

Get movie widget Recommend it Add to Favorites

Your Rating



clear rating

Flixster Reviews (91)


  • June 22, 2008
    This film revolves around the true story that begins in 1972 with the abduction of seven-year-old Steven Stayner, who was snatched on his way home from school by a known paedophile Kenneth Parnell. Steven was then kept as the man's son for seven years and forced for endure system...( read more)atical sexual abuse at the hands of his kidnapper. He finally managed to escape when Parnell abducted a five-year-old boy whom Steven was determined would not suffer as he had. However, upon his return to his real family-- who never gave up that he would be reunited with them one day-- Steven found it hard to adjust as he had no understanding of what it was to be part of a loving family. It was horrifying to see what little was actually done to either help Steven, as not only when he did try to tell a teacher of his abduction, he was accused of lying and being ungrateful but Parnell was able to freely go from town-to-town with a child who was not his own and with no-one challenging this. This film depicts both the trauma Steven faces as he grew up in such horrifying circumstances and the grief of the parents he left behind but it also shows the courage of the Stayners, who all remained strong through everything. Corin Nemec is truly magnificent as Steven. He makes the movie come alive and makes you want to watch the truly brilliant film.
  • September 10, 2009
    Aww,great movie.
    Really really great.
  • December 26, 2008
    tv movie
    corin nemec
  • September 15, 2008
    This is one of the saddest movies i've ever seen and it's so sad how Steven's life ended.
  • April 17, 2008
    great movie very sad
  • March 27, 2008
    It was a really upsetting film, sick but not intentionally. I think the idea was to warn parents of abduction, but I was shocked by what was portrayed especially since it was a true storey.
  • March 20, 2008
    I think I saw something like this on TV.. not this exactly.. something like it on a TV show like cold case or something.. I would really like to see this movie.
  • November 23, 2007
    An emotional look into the life of a kidnapped child. This movie was well-written and well-directed. Corin Nemec's greatest performance.
  • November 12, 2007
    This movie is SOOOOOO fantastic! It's a very SAD story, but sometimes you just have to watch a movie that it serious, sad, and honest. I couldn't even imagin what Steven went through as a child, and I am glad that I can't. If anyone knows where I can get this dvd, let me know ...( read more)please! Thanks

Critic Reviews


No recent reviews.

Comments


  • bilow
    July 14, 2008
    I saw this movie when it first came out I think it was a Tv movie.I wasnt a parent when i first watched as I was 17 yrs old. Now almost 20 yrs later and a birthparent I dont No I know I couldnt watch it again. I remember feelings of anger towards the sicko who kept Steven hostage.Id also recommend this movie to everyone. I find it SO Sad that the real Steven isnt around anymore.
  • lovinghim1428
    July 20, 2007
    This movie,,was good,,it was sad,,but good,,i really hate some parts of this movie,,cause they make me mad,,but i will live,,i recommend this movie to other who havent saw it,,

Critic ratings and reviews powered by RottenTomatoes.com

Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)

Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)

More Like This


Click a thumb to vote on that suggestion, or add your own suggestions.

  • Ultimate Betrayal
    Ultimate Betrayal (100%)
  • Don't Ask Don't Tell
    Don't Ask Don't Tell (0%)
  • In Defense of Kids
    In Defense of Kids (0%)
  • The Unspoken Truth
    The Unspoken Truth (0%)

Facts


No facts approved yet. Be the first

I Know My First N... : Watch Free on TV


I Know My First Name Is Steven (The Missing Years) Trivia

Movie Quizzes


No quizzes for I Know My First Name Is Steven (The Missing Years). Want to create one?

Video Clips


No video clips yet. Want to upload one?

Recent News


No recent headlines. Got one?

Most Popular Skin


No skins yet. Interested in creating one?