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The Wrong Mother (2017): Cast & Plot

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The Wrong Mother is a 2017 drama thriller directed by Craig Goldstein, starring Vanessa Marcil as Kaylene, Brooke Nevin and Lisa Long. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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The Wrong Mother (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Craig Goldstein
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Wrong Mother About?

The premise of The Wrong Mother without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The help can’t help themselves After getting hit by a car, Kaylene needs home care. The nurse she hires becomes more and more interfering.

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Cast & crew

The Wrong Mother Cast & Characters

Vanessa Marcil leads the cast as Kaylene, with Brooke Nevin as Vanessa and Lisa Long as Mrs. Renzy. Directed by Craig Goldstein; 18 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Craig Goldstein

More films directed by Craig Goldstein: Murder in the Vineyard, Killing Your Daughter, Instakiller and Lethal Admirer.

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Plot

The Wrong Mother Plot Summary

What happens in The Wrong Mother from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Wilhelm, an aspiring writer, departs from his northern hometown of Glückstadt, leaving behind his mother and his girlfriend as he heads toward Bonn to chase his dreams. A routine train change in Hamburg becomes the crossroads of a fleeting, unusual companionship when he notices a striking actress named Therese and manages to secure her phone number.

Full summary

The whole story of The Wrong Mother, scene by scene

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Videos

The Wrong Mother Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Wrong Mother.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Wrong Mother?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the aspiring writer who serves as the main character?

Details

The Wrong Mother Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “I Want My Babies Back” and “Madre Sustituta”.

Also known as
  • I Want My Babies Back
  • Madre Sustituta
  • La madre sbagliata
  • Viviendo con una extraña
  • Une mère de trop
  • Yanlış Anne
  • Fałszywa matka

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The Wrong Mother FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Wrong Mother, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Wrong Mother?

The Wrong Mother runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was The Wrong Mother released?

The Wrong Mother was released on April 8, 2017.

Who directed The Wrong Mother?

The Wrong Mother was directed by Craig Goldstein.

More films by Craig Goldstein

Who is in the cast of The Wrong Mother?

The Wrong Mother stars Vanessa Marcil as Kaylene, Brooke Nevin as Vanessa and Lisa Long as Mrs. Renzy, among 18 credited actors.

Does The Wrong Mother have a post-credit scene?

No. The Wrong Mother has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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