The Bad Mother's Handbook
2007, English. Directed by Robin Sheppard.
Karen Cooper wants to domineer her family and believes she's its pillar. In fact she does everything wrong. Thus she messes up all their lives and futures, rather then help her loved-ones.
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Robin SheppardDirector
- Catherine TateKaren Cooper
- Robert PattinsonDaniel Gale
- Anne ReidNancy Hesketh
- Holliday GraingerCharlie Cooper
- Steve PembertonLeo Fairbrother
- Maggie OllerenshawJessie Pilkington
- Oliver LeePaul Benthem
- Clare McGlinnAdvisor Jo-Beth
- Pip TorrensDoctor Gale
- Kirsty Leigh PorterAnya
- Caroline HardingSandra Gale
- Steve John ShepherdSteve Cooper
Details
- Released
- 19 February 2007
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Kate O'Riordan
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What The Bad Mother's Handbook is based on
The Bad Mother's Handbook is based on The Bad Mother's Handbook by Kate Long.
The Bad Mother's Handbook
By Kate Long
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The Bad Mother's Handbook runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
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Which OTT platform is The Bad Mother's Handbook on?
The Bad Mother's Handbook isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 February 2007. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bad Mother's Handbook?
If you liked The Bad Mother's Handbook, try Lake Effects, Meddling Mom, Love by the 10th Date.
Who directed The Bad Mother's Handbook?
The Bad Mother's Handbook (2007) was directed by Robin Sheppard and stars Catherine Tate, Robert Pattinson, Anne Reid.
What is The Bad Mother's Handbook based on?
The Bad Mother's Handbook is based on The Bad Mother's Handbook by Kate Long.