Inspired by true events, Lifetime’s newest movie “I Was a Child Bride: The Courtney Stodden Story” follows the controversial story of Courtney Stodden, a teenager catapulted into international notoriety after marrying 51-year-old actor Doug Hutchison at just sixteen.
Narrated by the real-life Courtney Stodden and told through her perspective, the movie premieres on Lifetime Saturday, September 27 at 8 p.m. For those who have cut the traditional cable cord and are opting for a streaming service, you can stream it on Philo (seven-day free trial).
About the movie
According to Lifetime’s official synopsis, “Sixteen-year-old Courtney Stodden gets thrust into the spotlight when she marries 51-year-old actor Doug Hutchison. Their controversial relationship sets her on a complex, emotional journey as she comes of age under the harsh public eye.”
The relationship between Courtney and Doug quickly drew public attention as the couple appeared on social media and reality programs like ‘Couples Therapy.’ With time, Stodden began to reassess the marriage, later describing the dynamic as grooming rather than romance.
Narrated by Stodden, the production offers a candid look at a controversial chapter that continues to resonate today.
Cast Includes:
Courtney Stodden, Holly Barrett, Doug Savant, Maggie Lawson, Drew Waters, Stella Fitzgerald, Devin Sidell, Freddie Diaz
For those without cable, watch with these streaming services
You can watch it on Philo, an entertainment streaming service that offers 60+ channels and a seven-day free trial.
More about Philo
Philo’s live TV subscription offers aseven-day free trial and costs $28 per month. It includes MTV and over 50 other classic TV, lifestyle and news channels. Subscribers can stream on up to three devices simultaneously, create up to 10 profiles and save unlimited live or future shows for up to one year.
Channels include AMC, AMC+, A&E, MTV, BET, Discovery, VH1, Food Network, History, Nickelodeon, OWN, TLC, Lifetime, Hallmark, Paramount and TV One. Add-on packages include EPIX, STARZ and “Movies and More.” Philo offers an unlimited 1-year DRV.
