I Was a Child Bride: The Courtney Stodden Story

I Was a Child Bride: The Courtney Stodden Story

2025 · 87 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama, TV Movie

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.

Directed by D'Angela Proctor · Written by Kim Barker

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