Movie

The Bad Mother's Handbook

★ 7.0(18)20071h 11m

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Good to know

Director: Robin Sheppard
Release date: 2007-02-19
Runtime: 1h 11m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Ruby Films

The Bad Mother's Handbook — trailer

About The Bad Mother's Handbook

The Bad Mother's Handbook is a 2007 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Family genres, directed by Robin Sheppard, starring Catherine Tate, Robert Pattinson and Anne Reid. It has a runtime of 1 hour 11 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 18 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Bad Mother's Handbook in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Karen Cooper wants to domineer her family and believes she's its pillar. In fact she does everything wrong. Thus she messes up all their lives and futures, rather then help her loved-ones.

Cast

Catherine Tate

Karen Cooper

Robert Pattinson

Daniel Gale

Anne Reid

Nancy Hesketh

Holliday Grainger

Charlie Cooper

Steve Pemberton

Leo Fairbrother

Maggie Ollerenshaw

Jessie Pilkington

Oliver Lee

Paul Benthem

Clare McGlinn

Advisor Jo-Beth

Pip Torrens

Doctor Gale

Kirsty Leigh Porter

Anya

Caroline Harding

Sandra Gale

Steve John Shepherd

Steve Cooper

Themes & keywords

pregnancyalzheimer's diseasedysfunctional familybirthfamily conflictgrandmotherteenage pregnancywoman directormother daughter reunionchild birthmother daughter relationshipfemale writergrandmother granddaughter relationshipunexpected pregnancythree generations

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Bad Mother's Handbook in Japan?+

The Bad Mother's Handbook is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Bad Mother's Handbook on Netflix?+

The Bad Mother's Handbook is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is The Bad Mother's Handbook?+

The Bad Mother's Handbook has a runtime of 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).

Who stars in The Bad Mother's Handbook?+

The Bad Mother's Handbook stars Catherine Tate, Robert Pattinson, Anne Reid, Holliday Grainger and Steve Pemberton.

When did The Bad Mother's Handbook come out?+

The Bad Mother's Handbook is a 2007 movie directed by Robin Sheppard.

What genre is The Bad Mother's Handbook?+

The Bad Mother's Handbook is Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Bad Mother's Handbook?+

The Bad Mother's Handbook was directed by Robin Sheppard.