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When the Bough Breaks

5.820161h 37mPG-13MovieDramaThriller

A surrogate mother harbors a deadly secret desire for a family of her own with the husband who is expecting to raise her child.

DirectorJon Cassar
WriterJack Olsen
ProducersMichael Lynne·Robert Shaye

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jon Cassar

MCMorris Chestnut
Morris Chestnut
John Taylor
RHRegina Hall
Regina Hall
Laura Taylor
JSJaz Sinclair
Jaz Sinclair
Anna Walsh
RMRomany Malco
Romany Malco
Todd Decker
MWMichael Kenneth Williams
Michael Kenneth Williams
Roland White
GMGlenn Morshower
Glenn Morshower
Martin Cooper
TRTheo Rossi
Theo Rossi
Mike Mitchell
GEGiGi Erneta
GiGi Erneta
Dr. Grace Park
MD
Micheal K. Douglas
Party Worker
CBChristina Bach
Christina Bach
Clerk
JLJustin Lebrun
Justin Lebrun
Actor
MD
Michelle DeVito
Party Planner

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When the Bough Breaks — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams When the Bough Breaks?

When the Bough Breaks isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and CosmoGo. It's not on Netflix.

Is When the Bough Breaks on Netflix?

No, When the Bough Breaks is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is When the Bough Breaks on Amazon Prime Video?

When the Bough Breaks isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch When the Bough Breaks for free?

When the Bough Breaks isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.