
Strange but True(2019)
A woman surprises the family of her deceased boyfriend by telling them she's pregnant with his child.


A journalist and her son's pregnant girlfriend attempt to track down those responsible for the murder of her estranged son. Together, they confront a world of drugs and corruption in the underbelly of their small city in upstate New York, where they uncover an even darker secret.

Hilary Swank
Marissa Bennings

Olivia Cooke
Paige

Jack Reynor
Toby

Dilone
Dina

Hopper Penn
Ducky

Norm Lewis
Jim

Karen Aldridge
Laurie

Larry Fessenden
Gary
Frank Alfano
Figure
Laurent Rejto
Chip
The Good Mother is a thriller film released in 2023. Directed by Miles Joris-Peyrafitte, it stars Hilary Swank, Olivia Cooke, Jack Reynor. A journalist and her son's pregnant girlfriend attempt to track down those responsible for the murder of her estranged son. Together, they confront a world of drugs and corruption in the underbelly of their small city in upstate New York, where they uncover an even darker secret.
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