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The Bad Mother's Handbook 2007

★ 7.018 votes71 min📅 2007-02-19

In *The Bad Mother's Handbook (2007)*, a well-meaning but chaotic mother's efforts to control her family's lives spiral into comedic disaster, leaving chaos in her wake instead of harmony.

Director: Robin Sheppard

Cast

Catherine Tate
Catherine Tate
Karen Cooper
Robert Pattinson
Robert Pattinson
Daniel Gale
Anne Reid
Anne Reid
Nancy Hesketh
Holliday Grainger
Holliday Grainger
Charlie Cooper
Steve Pemberton
Steve Pemberton
Leo Fairbrother
Maggie Ollerenshaw
Maggie Ollerenshaw
Jessie Pilkington
Oliver Lee
Oliver Lee
Paul Benthem
Clare McGlinn
Advisor Jo-Beth
Pip Torrens
Pip Torrens
Doctor Gale
Kirsty Leigh Porter
Kirsty Leigh Porter
Anya

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Bad Mother's Handbook (2007) about?

This TV movie comedy-drama centers on Karen Cooper, a well-intentioned but overbearing mother whose attempts to steer her family's lives into shape only lead to hilarious disasters. Her misguided oversight leaves her loved ones reeling, turning domestic life into a series of cringe-worthy mishaps.

Who directed The Bad Mother's Handbook?

Robin Sheppard directed *The Bad Mother's Handbook*, bringing a sharp, satirical touch to this dysfunctional family comedy.

Who stars in The Bad Mother's Handbook?

The film features a standout cast led by Catherine Tate, Robert Pattinson, Anne Reid, Holliday Grainger, and Steve Pemberton.

Is The Bad Mother's Handbook (2007) worth watching?

If you enjoy quirky family comedies with a dash of drama, *The Bad Mother's Handbook* is a solid pick. Its short runtime and witty performances make it a fun, if flawed, watch, though it won't redefine the genre.

How long is The Bad Mother's Handbook?

The runtime of *The Bad Mother's Handbook* is 71 minutes.

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About The Bad Mother's Handbook (2007) — A Comedy of Chaos When Family 'Help' Goes Wrong

In *The Bad Mother's Handbook (2007)*, a well-meaning but chaotic mother's efforts to control her family's lives spiral into comedic disaster, leaving chaos in her wake instead of harmony. Directed by Robin Sheppard, this offbeat blend of family drama, comedy, and romance follows Karen Cooper, a domineering matriarch whose misguided interventions wreak havoc on her loved ones' futures. With a sharp, satirical edge, the film explores themes of parental struggles, generational clashes, and the unintended consequences of overbearing love—all wrapped in a quirky, TV-movie format.

Starring Catherine Tate as the titular 'bad mother,' the cast includes rising star Robert Pattinson as her son and Anne Reid as the sharp-tongued grandmother. The ensemble's performances bring both humor and heart to this chaotic household, where every attempt at guidance backfires spectacularly. With its breezy runtime of just over an hour, *The Bad Mother's Handbook* offers a brisk, binge-worthy escape for fans of dysfunctional family comedies and witty social satire.