The Secrets of the Matriarch
Synopsis
Danielle travels to New Orleans to meet her grandmother and uncover the truth about her mother's death. Drawn into a dangerous feud with the rival Benoit family, Danielle learns her mother’s death was no accident and must navigate treachery, uncover secrets, and decide whether to destroy both families' legacies to find justice.
Top Cast
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Skye Coyne
Danielle
Ellen B. Williams
Claire
Monanik 'Moe' Dugar
Ingrid
Christy Tate
Louise
Eric Olson
Alex Benoit
Sarah Sampino
Michelle
Macedonia Alexis
Charlotte Monreau
Ebaa Abuammar
Michael
Angela Fredriksson
Captain Wallace
Mark Humphrey
Party waiter (uncredited)
Victor Keye
Police Officer (uncredited)
Zach Zebrowski
Robert
Lea Hutton Beasmore
Senator's Wife (uncredited)
Emonnee Smith
Gala Attendee
Christopher G. Miller
Senator
Megan Chelf Fisher
Krewe Woman
Tisha Carmel
Chloe Martin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lisa France
- Screenplay & Story
- John F. Hayes
- Original Title
- The Secrets of the Matriarch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- RNR Media, Lifetime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lisa France
John F. Hayes
Jaime Andres Salazar
Brett Solem
Danny Roth, Joseph Wilka, Sebastian Battro, John Mehrer, Oliver De Caigny
Department Leadership Roster
Lisa France
Director
John F. Hayes
Writer
Danny Roth
Producer
Jaime Andres Salazar
Director of Photography
Starla Christian
Production Design
Brett Solem
Editor
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What is The Secrets of the Matriarch about?
Danielle travels to New Orleans to meet her grandmother and uncover the truth about her mother's death. Drawn into a dangerous feud with the rival Benoit family, Danielle learns her mother’s death was no accident and must navigate treachery, uncover secrets, and decide whether to destroy both families' legacies to find justice.
Who directed The Secrets of the Matriarch?
The Secrets of the Matriarch was directed by Lisa France.
Who stars in The Secrets of the Matriarch?
The principal cast of The Secrets of the Matriarch includes Skye Coyne, Ellen B. Williams, Monanik 'Moe' Dugar, Christy Tate, Eric Olson.
When was The Secrets of the Matriarch released and how long is it?
The Secrets of the Matriarch was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.