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DRAMA . 1971 . 1h 13m . 7.0/10

The Last Child_

"The time: sometime in the future. Mrs. Miller is going to have a baby. But the law says she can't. The law says the world's overpopulated. Run, Mrs. Miller! Run!"

In a badly-overpopulated future, where each couple is only allowed one child and where people over 65 are forbidden medical care under a very draconian set of laws, a young couple, pregnant with their second child (the first died shortly after birth) enlist the help of an elderly former US Senator to help them escape to Canada.

Starring Michael Cole, Janet Margolin, Harry Guardino
7.0/10
Rating
1h 13m
Runtime
1971
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The time: sometime in the future. Mrs. Miller is going to have a baby. But the law says she can't. The law says the world's overpopulated. Run, Mrs. Miller! Run!

In a badly-overpopulated future, where each couple is only allowed one child and where people over 65 are forbidden medical care under a very draconian set of laws, a young couple, pregnant with their second child (the first died shortly after birth) enlist the help of an elderly former US Senator to help them escape to Canada.

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Cast
Michael Cole stars as Alan Miller in The Last Child.
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Year context
The Last Child was released 55 years ago in 1971.
Overview
In a badly-overpopulated future, where each couple is only allowed one child and where people over 65 are forbidden medical care under a very draconian set o...
The Last Child is a Drama, Science Fiction, TV Movie film with a runtime of 1h 13m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
73 min (1h 13m)
Country
Rating
7.0/10 (4 votes)

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What is The Last Child about?
In a badly-overpopulated future, where each couple is only allowed one child and where people over 65 are forbidden medical care under a very draconian set of laws, a young couple, pregnant with their second child (the first died shortly after birth) enlist the help of an elderly former US Senator to help them escape to Canada.
How long is The Last Child?
The Last Child has a runtime of 73 minutes (1h 13m).
Who stars in The Last Child?
The cast of The Last Child includes Michael Cole, Janet Margolin, Harry Guardino, Van Heflin, Ed Asner.
What is the rating of The Last Child?
The Last Child has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.

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Drama Science Fiction TV Movie
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