A Mother's Instinct (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1996, A Mother's Instinct is a drama, mystery and tv movie film directed by Sam Pillsbury.
What it’s about. Holly Mitchell a divorcee, remarries widower, Carl Gibbons, the father of two small boys. When she begins to question his past, he disappears with the boys. She then learns that the boys' mother is still alive, having been deserted five years ago. The two 'wives' join forces to find him and the boys.
Who’s in it. A Mother's Instinct stars Lindsay Wagner as Raeanne Gilbaine, Debrah Farentino as Holly Mitchell, John Terry as Carl Gilbaine and Lynne Thigpen as "Mike" Wheelwright, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, A Mother's Instinct has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Mother's Instinct page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Mother's Instinct tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Mother's Instinct (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Mother's Instinct change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Mother's Instinct worth watching?
- A Mother's Instinct holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Mother's Instinct?
- A Mother's Instinct stars Lindsay Wagner, Debrah Farentino, John Terry, Lynne Thigpen and Alana Austin.
- When was A Mother's Instinct released?
- A Mother's Instinct was released in 1996.