Maternal Instinct poster
Where to stream

Maternal Instinct

7.120261h 37mMMovieDocumentaryCrime

Police pull over a woman who claims she just gave birth. But the baby — and the blood — aren't hers. Twisted lies unravel in this true-crime documentary.

DirectorJessica Dimmock
ProducersJessica Dimmock·Liz Garbus

Where to watch

NetflixNetflixNetflix Standard with AdsNetflix Standard with Ads
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jessica Dimmock

JB
Jessica Brookes
Self - Mother of Reagan Simmons-Hancock
WG
Wade Griffin
Self - Taylor's Boyfriend
TP
Taylor Parker
Self
RS
Reagan Simmons-Hancock
Self - Murder victim

More from Jessica Dimmock · Director

Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields
Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields
2022 · 6.5
Thoughts & Prayers
Thoughts & Prayers
2025 · 5.6
Flint Town
Flint Town
2018 · 7.0
Home
Home
2020 · 7.6
Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story
Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story
2022 · 7.2
The Convention
The Convention
2017
The Pearl
The Pearl
2016 · 5.0
See all fromJessica Dimmock

More like this

Out of Thin Air
Out of Thin Air
2017 · 5.9
Voyeur
Voyeur
2017 · 5.9
Long Shot
Long Shot
2017 · 7.2
Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story
Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story
2025 · 6.2
The Crash
The Crash
2026 · 6.8
A Toxic Love Story
A Toxic Love Story
2026 · 6.4
Con Mum
Con Mum
2025 · 6.8
H.H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer
H.H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer
2004 · 6.2
Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers
Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers
2025 · 7.0
The Anthrax Attacks: In the Shadow of 9/11
The Anthrax Attacks: In the Shadow of 9/11
2022 · 6.7
Murder to Mercy: The Cyntoia Brown Story
Murder to Mercy: The Cyntoia Brown Story
2020 · 6.9
The Menendez Brothers
The Menendez Brothers
2024 · 7.1

Maternal Instinct — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Maternal Instinct?

Maternal Instinct is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Australia.

Is Maternal Instinct on Netflix?

Yes — Maternal Instinct is available on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

Is Maternal Instinct on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Maternal Instinct isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

Where can I watch Maternal Instinct for free?

Maternal Instinct is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.