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Maternal Instinct (2026) runs 1 h 37 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.2 from 140 TMDB members. Police pull over a woman who claims she just gave birth. But the baby — and the blood — aren't hers. Twisted lies unravel in this true-crime documentary.

Runtime
1 h 37 min — ends 9:37 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Documentary, Crime
Released
June 11, 2026
TMDB rating
7.2 / 10 from 140 votes
Director
Jessica Dimmock
Starring
Jessica Brookes, Wade Griffin, Taylor Parker, Reagan Simmons-Hancock
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Documentary and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription).

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Questions people ask

How long is Maternal Instinct?
Maternal Instinct is 1 h 37 min long (97 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:37 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Maternal Instinct rated?
Maternal Instinct is rated R in the US.
Is Maternal Instinct a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Documentary and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Maternal Instinct?
In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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