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I Know My First Name Is Steven (1989)

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

1 season2 episodes90 min per episode★ 7.7 · 3,198 votes

• Crime
• Drama

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.

First aired

May 22, 1989

Last episode

May 23, 1989

Network

NBC

Country of origin

United States