Maternal Instinct
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.
Where to watch Maternal Instinct in United States
Can I watch Maternal Instinct in United States? Yes — you can stream Maternal Instinct in United States on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
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Where is Maternal Instinct streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Maternal Instinct
Maternal Instinct is a 2026 English-language documentary and crime film directed by Jessica Dimmock. The cast is led by Jessica Brookes, Wade Griffin, Taylor Parker. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Maternal Instinct was produced by Story Syndicate and made in United States of America. It was released on June 11, 2026, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Jessica Dimmock
- Release date
- June 11, 2026
- OTT release
- June 12, 2026
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Story Syndicate
Maternal Instinct cast & crew
Maternal Instinct was directed by Jessica Dimmock.
The cast features Jessica Brookes as Self - Mother of Reagan Simmons-Hancock, Wade Griffin as Self - Taylor's Boyfriend, Taylor Parker as Self, and Reagan Simmons-Hancock as Self - Murder victim.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jimmy Stofer, cinematography is by Jarred Alterman, and it was produced by Jessica Dimmock and Liz Garbus.
Is Maternal Instinct worth watching?
Maternal Instinct holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 128 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary and crime, Maternal Instinct is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Maternal Instinct
In United States, you can stream Maternal Instinct on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on June 12, 2026.
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Cast of Maternal Instinct
Jessica Brookes
Self - Mother of Reagan Simmons-Hancock
Wade Griffin
Self - Taylor's Boyfriend
Taylor Parker
Self
Reagan Simmons-Hancock
Self - Murder victim
Maternal Instinct — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Maternal Instinct in United States?
Maternal Instinct is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Maternal Instinct on Netflix?
Yes — Maternal Instinct is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Maternal Instinct in?
Maternal Instinct is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Maternal Instinct?
Maternal Instinct runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is Maternal Instinct rated?
Maternal Instinct is rated R. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 128 ratings.
▸When did Maternal Instinct release on OTT?
Maternal Instinct became available digitally on June 12, 2026.
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