When the Bough Breaks (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2016, When the Bough Breaks is a thriller, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Jon Cassar, running about 97 minutes. “She's carrying more than just a secret.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A surrogate mother harbors a deadly secret desire for a family of her own with the husband who is expecting to raise her child.
Who’s in it. When the Bough Breaks stars Morris Chestnut as John Taylor, Regina Hall as Laura Taylor, Jaz Sinclair as Anna Walsh and Romany Malco as Todd Decker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, When the Bough Breaks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $30.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 (2016)?
- In US, When the Bough Breaks is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When the Bough Breaks?
- When the Bough Breaks stars Morris Chestnut, Regina Hall, Jaz Sinclair, Romany Malco and Michael Kenneth Williams.
- When was When the Bough Breaks released?
- When the Bough Breaks was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.