Every Mother's Worst Fear (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1998, Every Mother's Worst Fear is a thriller and drama film directed by Bill L. Norton, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Faced with her parents' recent divorce, her mother working long hours and her high school boyfriend dumping her, 16-year-old Martha looks for solace in the world of Internet chat rooms. Innocent chatting turns deadly as Martha attracts the attention of a pedophile and cyber-kidnapping ring. Martha's mother Connie suspects foul play and begins a frantic search for her daughter, enlisting the help of the police, the FBI and an expert hacker.
Who’s in it. Every Mother's Worst Fear stars Cheryl Ladd as Connie Hoagland, Jordan Ladd as Martha Hoagland, Robert Wisden as Jeff Hoagland and Vincent Gale as Drew Pederson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Every Mother's Worst Fear has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Every Mother's Worst Fear page.
If you liked it. Fans of Every Mother's Worst Fear tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Every Mother's Worst Fear (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Every Mother's Worst Fear change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Every Mother's Worst Fear worth watching?
- Every Mother's Worst Fear holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Every Mother's Worst Fear?
- Every Mother's Worst Fear stars Cheryl Ladd, Jordan Ladd, Robert Wisden, Vincent Gale and Ted McGinley.
- When was Every Mother's Worst Fear released?
- Every Mother's Worst Fear was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.