Mothers’ Instinct Movie Details:
| Based on | Mothers’ Instinct by Barbara Abel (Novel) Mothers’ Instinct by Olivier Masset-Depasse (Film) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Psychological, Thriller |
| Release dates | March 8, 2024 (Lithuania) July 26, 2024 (United States) |
| Running time | 1hr 34min |
| Age Rating | 13+ |
| Starring | Jessica Chastain Anne Hathaway Josh Charles Anders Danielsen Lie |
| Directed by | Benoît Delhomme |
| Screenplay by | Sarah Conradt |
| Produced by | Kelly Carmichael Jessica Chastain Anne Hathaway Paul Nelson Jacques-Henri Bronckart |
| Cinematography by | Benoît Delhomme |
| Edited by | Juliette Welfling |
| Music by | Anne Nikitin |
| Production Companies | Anton Freckle Films Mosaic Versus Production |
| Distributor | Neon |
Mothers’ Instinct Movie Cast & Characters:
- Jessica Chastain as Alice
- Anne Hathaway as Céline
- Anders Danielsen Lie as Simon
- Josh Charles as Damian
- Eamon O’Connell as Theo
- Caroline Lagerfelt as Granny Jean
- Baylen D. Bielitz as Max
- Steve Routman as Medical Examiner
- Keeley Miller as Pregnant Mother
- Joel Nagle as Attorney
- T.L. Flint as Officer
- Alexander Blaise as Dr. Wallace
- Scott Robertson as Judge
- Larry Petersen as Pastor
Storyline:
It is about two best friends and neighbors, Alice and Celine, who live a traditional lifestyle with successful husbands and sons of the same age. Life’s perfect harmony is suddenly shattered after a tragic accident. Guilt, suspicion, and paranoia combine to unravel their sisterly bond.
About Mothers’ Instinct Movie:
Mothers’ Instinct is an American psychological thriller film directed by Benoît Delhomme in his directorial debut. The film stars Jessica Chastain, Anne Hathaway, Josh Charles, and Anders Danielsen Lie.
It is an English-language remake of the 2018 French film of the same name by Olivier Masset-Depasse, which was an adaptation of the 2012 novel “Derriere La Haine” by Barbara Abel.
In October 2020, it was reported that Olivier Masset-Depasse was hired to direct the film, with Jessica Chastain and Anne Hathaway cast to star. In June 2022, Benoît Delhomme replaced Masset-Depasse as director due to a “family commitment,” marking Delhomme’s directorial debut. Josh Charles and Anders Danielsen Lie were also added to the cast.
Principal photography began on May 25, 2022, in Union County, New Jersey. The movie was shot in 24 days.
Mothers’ Instinct was released in Lithuania on March 8, 2024, in the UK on March 27, 2024, and in China on May 24, 2024, in 2,500 theaters. It was released in Spain on June 14, 2024, in 290 theaters by Vértice 360.
The film was released theatrically in the United States on July 26, 2024, and through digital platforms on August 13, 2024. The film received positive reviews from critics.
In May 2022, Neon acquired the US distribution rights. The following month, StudioCanal acquired the rights for the United Kingdom and Ireland, while Amazon MGM Studios bought the rights for Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Mothers’ Instinct Movie Budget & Box Office Collection:
| Budget | N/A |
| Worldwide Collection | $2.7 million |
