Mommy Dead and Dearest
2017, English. Directed by Erin Lee Carr.
In this family, every illness was a lie - except the mother's.
Child abuse, mental illness, and forbidden love converge in this mystery involving a mother and daughter who were thought to be living a fairy tale life that turned out to be a living nightmare.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.4/10 from 263 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Mommy Dead and Dearest
Mommy Dead and Dearest is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
Stream
JioHotstarAvailability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Erin Lee CarrDirector
- Gypsy-Rose BlanchardSelf
- Dee Dee BlanchardSelf (archive footage)
- Rod BlanchardSelf - Gypsy's Father
- Kristy BlanchardSelf - Gypsy's Stepmother
- Jim ArnottSelf - Sheriff
- David BlanchardSelf - Gypsy's Neighbor (archive footage)
- Michelle DeanSelf - Freelance Journalist
- Marc FeldmanSelf - Munchausen Expert
- Bernard FlaterstenSelf - Pediatric Neurologist
- Nicholas GodejohnSelf - Gypsy's Boyfriend (archive footage)
- Charles GoldhammerSelf - Nick's Stepfather (archive footage)
- Stephanie GoldhammerSelf - Nick's Mother (archive footage)
Details
- Released
- 11 March 2017
- Country
- United States of America
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Mommy Dead and Dearest
Girl in the Picture
2022 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Abducted in Plain Sight
2017 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers
2025 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer
2003 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Maternal Instinct
2026 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Capturing the Friedmans
2003 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Ted Bundy: Mind of a Monster
2019 · 7.6/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
My Father, the BTK Killer
2025 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Predators
2025 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father
2008 · 8.1/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Mommy Dead and Dearest: quick answers
Is Mommy Dead and Dearest worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 263 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mommy Dead and Dearest?
Mommy Dead and Dearest runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does Mommy Dead and Dearest have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mommy Dead and Dearest. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mommy Dead and Dearest parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Mommy Dead and Dearest yet.
Which OTT platform is Mommy Dead and Dearest on?
Mommy Dead and Dearest is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mommy Dead and Dearest?
If you liked Mommy Dead and Dearest, try Girl in the Picture, Abducted in Plain Sight, Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers.
Who directed Mommy Dead and Dearest?
Mommy Dead and Dearest (2017) was directed by Erin Lee Carr and stars Gypsy-Rose Blanchard, Dee Dee Blanchard, Rod Blanchard.