A Mother's Crime

Name: A Mother's Crime
Director: Farhad Mann
Genre: Thriller, TV Movie
Released: 2017-01-01
Duration: 81 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Jenny Gabrielle, April Bowlby, Ryan Jason Cook, J.D. Garfield, Brytnee Ratledge

2017Dir. Farhad Mann1h 21m

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Runtime1h 21m

Released2017

DirectorFarhad Mann

About This Movie

A Mother's Crime delivers a tense narrative that feels right at home in the TV movie genre, but it has a raw edge that keeps you engaged. Farhad Mann's direction strikes a careful balance between suspense and emotional depth, especially as it delves into the chaotic bond between a mother and her daughter. The pacing is a bit uneven at times, but the performances, particularly from the lead, really elevate the material. There's something unsettling about the lengths to which Danielle goes, and it digs into themes of desperation and rivalry. It’s not just a crime story; it’s about the complexities of motherhood and familial ties, even when they’re fraught with tension.

Released on Lifetime, typical for TV movie formatRuntime: 90 minutes, standard for made-for-TV filmsCinematography captures a gritty, claustrophobic feelFeatures practical effects rather than heavy CGI