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Maternal Instinct

2026 1 h 37 min Crime · Documentary

A routine traffic stop becomes a true-crime puzzle when a woman's claim of just giving birth is contradicted by the baby and blood found with her.

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About the film

What it’s about

Police stop a woman who insists she has just delivered a child. The infant and blood in her vehicle are not hers, and her account starts to fall apart.

What hooks you

Jessica Dimmock directs this documentary, which includes Jessica Brookes and Wade Griffin among those appearing. Executive producers are Dimmock and Liz Garbus, with music by Jimmy Stoffer.

Who it’s for

It is worth a look for anyone who likes true crime that unfolds through police procedure and interviews. It will appeal to those who prefer a slow-burning investigation over sensational reenactments.

Technical details
Country
United States
Year
2026
Genres
Crime, Documentary
Running time
1h 37min
Age rating
17+
MPAA
R
World premiere
Jun 12, 2026

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 216 votes
7.4 /10
IMDb
7.33,244
Kinopoisk
7.31,372
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Creative team

All 5
Director Jessica Dimmock
Starring
  1. 01 Jessica Brookes Mother of Reagan Simmons-Hancock, plays herself
  2. 02 Wade Griffin Taylor's Boyfriend, plays himself
  3. 03 Taylor Parker plays himself
  4. 04 Reagan Simmons-Hancock Murder victim, plays himself

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