The Good Mother
Synopsis
When troubled teen Jillian is arrested and her mother is missing, she is taken in by the well-respected family of her best friend, Melanie. She starts to rebuild her life, but when Melanie dies after a long illness, Jillian discovers that Melanie's mom might not be "The Good Mother" we think she is.
Top Cast
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Helen Slater
Cheryl
Camille Cregan
Jillian
Jean Louisa Kelly
Rachel
Ron Melendez
Will
Lesli Kay
Janet
James Eckhouse
Dr. Cullen
Meaghan Jette Martin
Melanie
Deidrie Henry
Nurse Williams
Jackie Debatin
Brooke
Donald Sage Mackay
Bob
Beverly D'Angelo
Judge Kennedy
James Hyde
Daniel
Jason Brooks
Officer Daniels
Angeline-Rose Troy
Nurse Peters
Aubrey Shea
Kate
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 7, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Gabai
- Screenplay & Story
- Shane Mathers, Matthew Riopelle
- Original Score
- Sean Murray
- Original Title
- The Good Mother
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish, French
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- FishCorb Films, Check Entertainment, Lifetime, Poke Prod
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Gabai
Shane Mathers, Matthew Riopelle
Sean Murray
Scott Peck
Jeff Murphy
John Constantine , Richard Gabai, Michael Amato
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Gabai
Director
Shane Mathers
Writer
Matthew Riopelle
Writer
John Constantine
Producer
Scott Peck
Director of Photography
Lazara Peck
Costume Design
Jeff Murphy
Editor
Richard Gabai
Producer
Michael Amato
Producer
Bob Bragg
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Good Mother
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What is The Good Mother about?
When troubled teen Jillian is arrested and her mother is missing, she is taken in by the well-respected family of her best friend, Melanie. She starts to rebuild her life, but when Melanie dies after a long illness, Jillian discovers that Melanie's mom might not be "The Good Mother" we think she is.
Who directed The Good Mother?
The Good Mother was directed by Richard Gabai.
Who stars in The Good Mother?
The principal cast of The Good Mother includes Helen Slater, Camille Cregan, Jean Louisa Kelly, Ron Melendez, Lesli Kay.
When was The Good Mother released and how long is it?
The Good Mother was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Good Mother?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Good Mother was composed by Sean Murray.