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TMDB20151h 40mTV Movie / Thriller / Drama

If There Be Thorns

TMDB movie listing

Christopher and Cathy Dollanganger live together as man and wife with Cathy's two sons who are unaware of the incestuous nature of their parents' relationship. But when a mysterious woman moves in next door and befriends the younger boy, Bart, he begins a strange transformation and displays accusatory behavior towards Cathy and Christopher. When Christopher discovers their mysterious neighbor is, in fact, his mother Corrine Dollanganger, all of the family's long-hidden secrets are revealed in a tragic climax.

TMDB audience score

Based on 126 votes

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Availability in the US

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If There Be Thorns at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 40m

At 1h 40m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

TV Movie · Thriller · Drama

TMDB files it under tv movie, thriller, and drama.

US availability

4 subscriptions · 2 free · 2 to buy

Included with 4 subscription services: Philo, Lifetime Movie Club, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV channel, and 1 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy and Lifetime. Listed to buy from 2 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 126 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch If There Be Thorns tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 40m.
  • It is included with Philo, Lifetime Movie Club, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV channel, and 1 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.

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Is If There Be Thorns scary?
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Where can I watch If There Be Thorns in the US?
If There Be Thorns streams on Philo, Lifetime Movie Club, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV channel, and 1 more, is free on Kanopy and Lifetime, and can be bought from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is If There Be Thorns?
If There Be Thorns runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
Is If There Be Thorns suitable for kids?
TMDB lists no age rating for If There Be Thorns in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

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