Mommy Dead and Dearest(2017)
In this family, every illness was a lie - except the mother's.
Mommy Dead and Dearest Synopsis
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.
Mommy Dead and Dearest (2017) is a crime and documentary film directed by Erin Lee Carr, released on March 11, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Gypsy-Rose Blanchard, Dee Dee Blanchard, Rod Blanchard and Kristy Blanchard. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 256 ratings.
- Director:
- Erin Lee Carr
- Producers:
- Erin Lee Carr, Andrew Rossi
- Cinematographer:
- Bryan Sarkinen
- Composer:
- Ian Hultquist
- Production:
- HBO Documentary Films, Abstract
- Status:
- Released
Mommy Dead and Dearest (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Mommy Dead and Dearest before you stream it.
Mommy Dead and Dearest Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gypsy-Rose Blanchard
as Self
- Dee Dee Blanchard
Dee Dee Blanchard
as Self (archive footage)
- Rod Blanchard
Rod Blanchard
as Self - Gypsy's Father
- Kristy Blanchard
Kristy Blanchard
as Self - Gypsy's Stepmother
- Jim Arnott
Jim Arnott
as Self - Sheriff
- David Blanchard
David Blanchard
as Self - Gypsy's Neighbor (archive footage)
Michelle Dean
as Self - Freelance Journalist
- Marc Feldman
Marc Feldman
as Self - Munchausen Expert
- Bernard Flatersten
Bernard Flatersten
as Self - Pediatric Neurologist
- Nicholas Godejohn
Nicholas Godejohn
as Self - Gypsy's Boyfriend (archive footage)
- Charles Goldhammer
Charles Goldhammer
as Self - Nick's Stepfather (archive footage)
- Stephanie Goldhammer
Stephanie Goldhammer
as Self - Nick's Mother (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Erin Lee Carr, produced by Erin Lee Carr and Andrew Rossi.
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Mommy Dead and Dearest Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 256 ratings.
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Mommy Dead and Dearest – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mommy Dead and Dearest online?
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Mommy Dead and Dearest (2017) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mommy Dead and Dearest?
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The main cast of Mommy Dead and Dearest (2017) includes Gypsy-Rose Blanchard, Dee Dee Blanchard, Rod Blanchard, Kristy Blanchard and Jim Arnott. The film was directed by Erin Lee Carr. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mommy Dead and Dearest released?
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Mommy Dead and Dearest was released on March 11, 2017 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Mommy Dead and Dearest worth watching?
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Mommy Dead and Dearest (2017) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 256 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mommy Dead and Dearest?
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