Name: Mother's Red Dress
Genre: Drama, Romance, Thriller
Released: 2011-09-18
Duration: 1 h 24 min
Cast: Timothy Paul Driscoll, Alexandra Swarens, Alisha Seaton, Amanda Reed, JF Davis

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Laura Ullman, a single mother, kills her abusive ex-boyfriend and turns the gun on her son when he threatens to call the police. Paul leaves home to start a better life and falls for Ashley, a young woman looking for direction in her life, unaware of his past troubles.

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Directed by: Edgar Michael Bravo
Written by: Edgar Michael Bravo
Produced by: John Paul Rice
Music by: Kevin J. Doucette

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September 18, 2011 · 1 h 24 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released: September 18, 2011
Runtime: 1 h 24 min
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres: Drama, Romance, Thriller
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 136 countries

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Where can I stream Mother's Red Dress?

In the United States, Mother's Red Dress streams on fuboTV, IndieFlix, and IndieFlix Shorts, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Plex, Filmzie, Cineverse, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 135 other countries.

Is Mother's Red Dress worth watching?

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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Mother's Red Dress good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 3 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Mother's Red Dress plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.