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Mormon Mom Gone Wrong: The Ruby Franke Story

Mormon Mom Gone Wrong: The Ruby Franke Story

2024TV Movie⏱️ 1h 28mTV-14
Drama
5.3
IMDB Rating
441 votes

A web series about a seemingly-perfect family turns dark when the mother's marriage counselor moves in, creating a toxic environment that forces the husband out, leading to child abuse and the eventual escape of the 12-year-old son.

Director
Kevin Fair
Writers
Alyson Evans, Steve Kornacki
Stars
Heather Locklear, Emilie Ullerup, Josh Blacker
Release Date
October 26, 2024
Language
English
Country
Canada
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🎭 Top Cast

Heather Locklear
Heather Locklear
as Jodi Hildebrandt
Emilie Ullerup
Emilie Ullerup
as Ruby Franke
Josh Blacker
Josh Blacker
as Kevin Franke
Savannah Miller
Savannah Miller
as Shari Franke
Nolen Dubuc
Nolen Dubuc
as Chad Franke
Annaston Munro
Annaston Munro
as Abby Franke
Farrah Love Hahn
Farrah Love Hahn
as Julie Franke
Rowan McInnis
Rowan McInnis
as Russell Franke
Amara Sanoy
Amara Sanoy
as Eve Franke
Dani Alvarado
Dani Alvarado
as Darcy Bastow

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
16:9 HD
Sound
Stereo
Color
Color
Production
Johnson Production Group, Pender Productions

🏷️ Keywords

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🎯 Categories

Drama

⭐ Featured Review

Not surprising that this film was made
by robint-917872025-02-16
2/10

"Immediately, I dropped everything once I learned that this was available to watch. There were some things that I didn't like about it. Number one, it portrays family flogging as if Ruby Franke is the model that other moms in family vlogging channels portray. The deep dive could have/should have relied more on Shari's book instead of showing how Ruby came under the control and influence of Jodi. I think a lot of America feels that Kevin should've been legally capable as well. My last thought is the dig they made at another family flogging channel where the father always wears ..."

💡 Did You Know?

The real Shari Franke, the oldest child of Ruby and Kevin, did not know this film was being made and had an anxiety attack after suddenly seeing the trailer. A now-deleted YouTube comment on the trailer from her says, "This is shameful. This movie should not be supported, let alone released."

📖 Synopsis

A web series about a seemingly-perfect family turns dark when the mother's marriage counselor moves in, creating a toxic environment that forces the husband out, leading to child abuse and the eventual escape of the 12-year-old son.