Man, Woman and Child is a 1983 American drama film directed by Dick Richards and written by Erich Segal and David Zelag Goodman. The film is based on Erich Segal's 1980 novel of the same name. The film stars Martin Sheen, Blythe Danner, Craig T. Nelson, David Hemmings, Nathalie Nell and Maureen Anderman. The film was released on April 1, 1983, by Paramount Pictures. The Bollywood film Masoom is an unauthorised remake of Man, Woman and Child.
Robert Beckwith is a sensitive, intelligent family man who, in a brief affair long past, fathered Jean-Claude Guerin, a child whose sudden appearance threatens his happy life. Robert's wife Sheila is a strong, loving spouse and mother whose deep love and commitment are stretched to the breaking point by the unexpected arrival of her husband's illegitimate son.
The film opened to number 13 in its first weekend, with $802,702.