Official movie poster for Stolen Babies (2026), a documentary film

Stolen Babies(2026)

Between 1949 and 1976 over 250,000 unmarried mothers in the UK had their babies forcibly taken by the state... these are official figures

10.0(1)1h 28m2026-09-01
Documentary

Stolen Babies Synopsis

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.

Stolen Babies (2026) is a documentary film directed by Kate Schofield, released on September 1, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Keir Starmer, Marion McMillan, Ann Keen and Joan Chambers. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.

Director:
Kate Schofield
Producers:
Calum Leslie, Kate Schofield
Cinematographer:
Tom Hayward
Production:
Finestripe Productions
Status:
Released

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Directed by Kate Schofield, produced by Calum Leslie and Kate Schofield.

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The main cast of Stolen Babies (2026) includes Keir Starmer, Marion McMillan, Ann Keen, Joan Chambers and Mark Lloyd-Fox. The film was directed by Kate Schofield. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

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Stolen Babies was released on September 1, 2026 and runs for 1h 28m.

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