When the Bough Breaks
“Can a child's telepathic mind help find a serial killer?”
Synopsis
A police detective investigates the apparent serial killing of several children which is linked to an institutionalized, autistic child.
Top Cast
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Ally Walker
Special Investigator Audrey Macleah
Martin Sheen
Captain Swaggert
Ron Perlman
Dr. Douglas Eben
Tara Subkoff
Jordan Thomas
Robert Knepper
Lt. Jimmy Creedmore
Scott Lawrence
Sergeant Footman
Dick Welsbacher
Coroner Vince Hess
John P. Connolly
Sergeant Belvin
James Medina
Sergeant Delarand (as Jimmy Medina)
Ron Recasner
Dr. Singer
Juan Antonio Devoto
Danny
Christopher Doyle
Howard Speckett
Mark Daneri
Detective Sam
Taylor Brock
Anchor
Gina Philips
Teenage Girl
Michael Raysses
Sonar Technician
Rod Britt
Father
William A. Porter
Old Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 7, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Cohn
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Cohn
- Original Score
- Ed Tomney
- Original Title
- When the Bough Breaks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Osmosis, Osmosis Productions Inc., Prism Entertainment Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Cohn
Michael Cohn
Ed Tomney
Michael Bonvillain
Stephen Butler
Denise Ballew, Barry L. Collier, Barbara Javitz
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Cohn
Director
Michael Cohn
Writer
Denise Ballew
Producer
Barbara Javitz
Producer
Michael Bonvillain
Director of Photography
Stephen Butler
Editor
Eric Fraser
Production Design
Rebekah Alvi
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About When the Bough Breaks
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is When the Bough Breaks about?
A police detective investigates the apparent serial killing of several children which is linked to an institutionalized, autistic child.
Who directed When the Bough Breaks?
When the Bough Breaks was directed by Michael Cohn.
Who stars in When the Bough Breaks?
The principal cast of When the Bough Breaks includes Ally Walker, Martin Sheen, Ron Perlman, Tara Subkoff, Robert Knepper.
When was When the Bough Breaks released and how long is it?
When the Bough Breaks was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for When the Bough Breaks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for When the Bough Breaks was composed by Ed Tomney.
What is the age rating and content advisory for When the Bough Breaks?
When the Bough Breaks holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).