Plot — What is When the Bough Breaks 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1986 |
| Genre | Crime, Drama, Thriller, TV Movie |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 100 min |
| Audience Score | 64% (6.4/10, 5 votes) |
When the Bough Breaks — FAQ
Is When the Bough Breaks worth watching? When the Bough Breaks holds a 6.4/10 rating from 5 viewers. 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. Sh
Who directed When the Bough Breaks? Directed by Waris Hussein.
Who is in the cast of When the Bough Breaks? It stars Ted Danson, Richard Masur, Rachel Ticotin, James Noble, Kim Miyori, Merritt Butrick and more.
Where can I stream When the Bough Breaks? You can stream When the Bough Breaks on Artiflix. Availability may vary by region.
When did When the Bough Breaks release? It released in 1986.
