When the Bough Breaks (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1994, When the Bough Breaks is a thriller film directed by Michael Cohn, running about 105 minutes. “Can a child's telepathic mind help find a serial killer?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A police detective investigates the apparent serial killing of several children which is linked to an institutionalized, autistic child.
Who’s in it. When the Bough Breaks stars Ally Walker as Special Investigator Audrey Macleah, Martin Sheen as Captain Swaggert, Ron Perlman as Dr. Douglas Eben and Robert Knepper as Lt. Jimmy Creedmore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, When the Bough Breaks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When the Bough Breaks page.
If you liked it. Fans of When the Bough Breaks tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When the Bough Breaks (1994)?
- In US, When the Bough Breaks is available to stream on IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is When the Bough Breaks worth watching?
- When the Bough Breaks holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When the Bough Breaks?
- When the Bough Breaks stars Ally Walker, Martin Sheen, Ron Perlman, Robert Knepper and Gina Philips.
- When was When the Bough Breaks released?
- When the Bough Breaks was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.