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Mommy's Prison Secret

Original title: Early Release
  • TV Movie
  • 2017
  • TV-14
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
443
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Kelli Williams and Sarain Boylan in Mommy's Prison Secret (2017)
Starring: Kelli Williams, Sarain Boylan, Justin Mader, Niamh Wilson, Julien Irwin Dupuy, Leni Parker, Conrad Coastes

Directed by John L'Ecuyer. Written by Thom Richardson.
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Taylor Reynolds, a typical suburban mom, made some bad life decisions and was sentenced to three years in jail for a DUI and possession of drugs. After her release, Taylor fights the stigma ... Read allTaylor Reynolds, a typical suburban mom, made some bad life decisions and was sentenced to three years in jail for a DUI and possession of drugs. After her release, Taylor fights the stigma of her past misdeeds, works to regain the support of her daughter Bianca and husband Jeff,... Read allTaylor Reynolds, a typical suburban mom, made some bad life decisions and was sentenced to three years in jail for a DUI and possession of drugs. After her release, Taylor fights the stigma of her past misdeeds, works to regain the support of her daughter Bianca and husband Jeff, and once again becomes a contributing member of society. But just when her life is gettin... Read all

  • Director
    • John L'Ecuyer
  • Writer
    • Thom Richardson
  • Stars
    • Kelli Williams
    • Leni Parker
    • Niamh Wilson
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.9/10
    443
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John L'Ecuyer
    • Writer
      • Thom Richardson
    • Stars
      • Kelli Williams
      • Leni Parker
      • Niamh Wilson
    • 12User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Kelli Williams
    Kelli Williams
    • Taylor Reynolds
    Leni Parker
    Leni Parker
    • Lenni Page
    Niamh Wilson
    Niamh Wilson
    • Bianca Reynolds
    Conrad Coates
    Conrad Coates
    • Blake Peterson
    Sarain Boylan
    Sarain Boylan
    • Meghan Flanagan
    Darren Eisenhauer
    Darren Eisenhauer
    • Neil Garland
    • (as Darren Eisnor)
    Susan Bain
    • Vice Principal Gillespie
    Simon Anthony
    Simon Anthony
    • Prison Guard
    Justin Mader
    Justin Mader
    • Jeff Reynolds
    Don Anderson
    Don Anderson
    • Brian
    Ken Proulx
    Ken Proulx
    • Police Officer
    Michael Douglas Cake
    • New Warden
    Kate Hurman
    • Geraldine
    Julien Irwin Dupuy
    • Donny Gasco
    • Director
      • John L'Ecuyer
    • Writer
      • Thom Richardson
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews12

    4.9443
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    5Triviagrasshopper

    Amazon Prime v Lifetime Movie Network

    Props to Amazon Prime for changing the title to something that doesn't make you roll your eyes when you see the name of what LMN is airing while scrolling through your channel guide.

    Empty Cradle Gone In The Night Mother, May I Sleep With Danger?

    She Cried No She Fought Alone She Woke Up Victim Of The Night A Friend To Die For If Someone Had Known

    Those are the movies I loved as a teenager because the titles reminded me of Christopher Pike & RL Stine books:

    Swim Instructor Nightmare?

    The Girl In The Basement?

    Killer Stepmom?

    Deadly Garage Sale?

    The Wrong Blind Date?

    The Wrong High School Sweetheart?

    Deadly Dance Competition?

    Seriously? Lifetime seems to have just stopped caring about creating titles that will entice someone to read the descriptions of the plots and watch. If Amazon Prime hadn't changed the title to Early Release I would have just rolled my eyes and chuckled at the original title before continuing scrolling. This is certainly a better movie than what LMN usually makes now. WTF Lifetime? Do you know how many people are missing out on seeing good movies because if the title sounds ridiculous - the movie itself probably is too.
    7rkaden-28150

    Predictable Story but.....

    This was a better than most Lifetime movie. As with all Lifetime movies, there's a happy ending but, this was more of an "it could happen" story.
    4fredfeenstra

    Unconvincing

    Interesting premise, good build up, weak end and the villain was not very scary. Characters were one dimension, except for the lead.
    8phd_travel

    A scary nightmare very watchable

    Movies for Lifetime with Kelli Williams are usually better than average and this is no exception. She plays against type here and you feel more for her in such a situation.

    The story is a watchable nightmare scenario. A mom had to go to prison for a DUI and then when she is out her ex cell mate comes to stay. The cell mate / wacko is pretty frightening.

    Worth a watch.

    Quite scary.
    6wannaorangecrush

    Not shot in Spfld. Ma..

    The movie was good but, you had know real area's of Springfield, Ma...At least shoot video from the place your movie is based...

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    • Trivia
      Called "Early Release" instead of "Mommy's Prison Secret" on Amazon Prime.
    • Goofs
      All modern cars such as the one with the daughter in the trunk have large yellow handles that will open the trunk from the inside to avoid accidental entrapment. Accordingly, the daughter could not have been trapped inside the trunk as shown.

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    • Release date
      • May 5, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Lifetime official site
      • official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El precio de la libertad
    • Filming locations
      • Longueuil, Quebec, Canada(credits)
    • Production companies
      • Incendo Media
      • Incendo Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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