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When the Bough Breaks

5.920161h 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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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

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When the Bough Breaks is streaming on YouTube Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is When the Bough Breaks on Netflix?

No, When the Bough Breaks is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on YouTube Free.

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

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When the Bough Breaks is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free in United States.