If There Be Thorns
2015, English. Directed by Nancy Savoca.
Christopher and Cathy Dollanganger live together as man and wife with Cathy's two sons who are unaware of the incestuous nature of their parents' relationship. But when a mysterious woman moves in next door and befriends the younger boy, Bart, he begins a strange transformation and displays accusatory behavior towards Cathy and Christopher. When Christopher discovers their mysterious neighbor is, in fact, his mother Corrine Dollanganger, all of the family's long-hidden secrets are revealed in a tragic climax.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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If There Be Thorns is streaming on Philo and Lifetime Movie Club in India.
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- Released
- 5 April 2015
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
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What If There Be Thorns is based on
If There Be Thorns is based on If There Be Thorns, a 1981 novel by V. C. Andrews, published by Simon & Schuster.
Novel · 1981
If There Be Thorns
By V. C. Andrews
Published by Simon & Schuster
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If There Be Thorns: quick answers
What should I watch before If There Be Thorns?
Watch Flowers in the Attic (2014) and Petals on the Wind (2014) first.
What comes after If There Be Thorns?
Next in the series: Seeds of Yesterday (2015).
Is If There Be Thorns worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 127 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is If There Be Thorns?
If There Be Thorns runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does If There Be Thorns have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for If There Be Thorns. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
If There Be Thorns parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for If There Be Thorns yet.
Which OTT platform is If There Be Thorns on?
If There Be Thorns is streaming on Philo and Lifetime Movie Club in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like If There Be Thorns?
If you liked If There Be Thorns, try Seeds of Yesterday, Locke & Key, Flowers in the Attic.
Who directed If There Be Thorns?
If There Be Thorns (2015) was directed by Nancy Savoca and stars Heather Graham, Rachael Carpani, Jason Lewis.
What is If There Be Thorns based on?
If There Be Thorns is based on If There Be Thorns, a 1981 novel by V. C. Andrews, published by Simon & Schuster.