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Series · 1989 · Drama

I Know My First Name Is Steven

Based on a TRUE STORY of a kidnapped boy who returned 7 years later

★6.7 1989 1 Season TV-MA

In 1973, 7-year-old Steven Stayner is kidnapped by pedophile Kenneth Parnell. Under the belief that Parnell has been given legal custody of him, and that his family has moved away, he stays with Parnell for seven years, enduring repetitive sexual abuse the entire time. Finally, in 1980, when Parnell kidnaps another young boy, Steven finds a way for them both to escape and return home.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 2 episodes

About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.7 /10

based on 41 votes

Synopsis

In 1973, 7-year-old Steven Stayner is kidnapped by pedophile Kenneth Parnell. Under the belief that Parnell has been given legal custody of him, and that his family has moved away, he stays with Parnell for seven years, enduring repetitive sexual abuse the entire time. Finally, in 1980, when Parnell kidnaps another young boy, Steven finds a way for them both to escape and return home.

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Cast

8 principal cast

Corin Nemec

Corin Nemec

Steven Stayner

Cindy Pickett

Cindy Pickett

Kay Stayner

John Ashton

John Ashton

Del Stayner

Arliss Howard

Arliss Howard

Kenneth Parnell

Luke Edwards

Luke Edwards

Steven Stayner (Age 7)

Pruitt Taylor Vince

Pruitt Taylor Vince

Irving Murphy

Jacob Gelman

Timmy White

Ray Walston

Ray Walston

Bob Augustine

Where to watch I Know My First Name Is Steven

I Know My First Name Is Steven is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama has 1 season and 2 total episodes, rated 6.7/10 by 41 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does I Know My First Name Is Steven have?

I Know My First Name Is Steven has 1 season with 2 episodes in total.

Is I Know My First Name Is Steven still on the air?

I Know My First Name Is Steven has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs I Know My First Name Is Steven?

I Know My First Name Is Steven airs on NBC.

When did I Know My First Name Is Steven first air?

I Know My First Name Is Steven first aired on May 22, 1989.

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