When the Bough Breaks (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1986, When the Bough Breaks is a thriller, drama, crime and tv movie film directed by Waris Hussein, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A Los Angeles psychiatrist testifies for the prosecution in the trial of an accused child molester. Later the defendant, who is out on bail, is found dead in the psychiatrist's office, in what appears to be a suicide. Shaken, the psychiatrist moves to the mountains outside of L.A. Not long afterwards a detective he knows comes to him for help. A seven-year-old girl saw someone kill both of her parents, but is so traumatized by the event that she can't remember anything, and the detective wants the doctor to help jar her memory. Soon, however, the doctor and the detective discover that the parents' murder and the pedophiles "suicide" may be linked to a shadowy group of wealthy and influential pedophiles, and that the child isn't the only one whose life is in danger.
Who’s in it. When the Bough Breaks stars Ted Danson as Alex, Richard Masur as Milo, Rachel Ticotin as Raquel Santos and James Noble as Dr. Warren Towle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, When the Bough Breaks has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and Artiflix and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When the Bough Breaks page.
If you liked it. Fans of When the Bough Breaks tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When the Bough Breaks (1986)?
- In US, When the Bough Breaks is available to stream on FlixFling and Artiflix, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is When the Bough Breaks worth watching?
- When the Bough Breaks holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When the Bough Breaks?
- When the Bough Breaks stars Ted Danson, Richard Masur, Rachel Ticotin, James Noble and Kim Miyori.
- When was When the Bough Breaks released?
- When the Bough Breaks was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.