If There Be Thorns (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2015, If There Be Thorns is a thriller, drama and tv movie film directed by Nancy Savoca, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Christopher and Cathy Dollanganger live together as man and wife with Cathy's two sons who are unaware of the incestuous nature of their parents' relationship. But when a mysterious woman moves in next door and befriends the younger boy, Bart, he begins a strange transformation and displays accusatory behavior towards Cathy and Christopher. When Christopher discovers their mysterious neighbor is, in fact, his mother Corrine Dollanganger, all of the family's long-hidden secrets are revealed in a tragic climax.
Who’s in it. If There Be Thorns stars Heather Graham as Corrine Winslow, Jason Lewis as Christopher Sheffield, Rachael Carpani as Cathy Sheffield and Emily Tennant as Melodie Richarme, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, If There Be Thorns has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Lifetime Movie Club, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV Channel and Lifetime Movie Club 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 If There Be Thorns page.
If you liked it. Fans of If There Be Thorns tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch If There Be Thorns (2015)?
- In US, If There Be Thorns is available to stream on Philo, Lifetime Movie Club and Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV 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 If There Be Thorns worth watching?
- If There Be Thorns holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in If There Be Thorns?
- If There Be Thorns stars Heather Graham, Jason Lewis, Rachael Carpani, Emily Tennant and Mackenzie Gray.
- When was If There Be Thorns released?
- If There Be Thorns was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.