Mommy's Little Star (2022)
A Lifetime thriller about a young girl's social media rise and the predator hiding behind her sudden fame.
Mommy's Little Star - Movie Information
- Original Title: Mommy's Little Star
- Release Year: 2022
- Directed by: Curtis Crawford
- Type: Movie
- Genres: TV Movie, Thriller, Crime, Drama
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 1h 25m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): May 6, 2022
- Production Companies: N.B Thrilling Films 8, Reel One Entertainment, Lifetime
- Production Countries: Canada
Mommy's Little Star - Plot
Still reeling from her mom's divorce, a 12-year-old discovers an app that helps her become a social media star. However, she soon learns that her mother's new boyfriend has more on his mind than just managing her career.
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Mommy's Little Star - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Curtis Crawford
Main Cast
- Rebecca Amzallag
- Maja Vujicic
- Roderick McNeil
- David Lafontaine
- Puja Uppal
- Sylvia Nguyen
- Erica Anderson
- Deanna Jarvis
- Gracie Callahan
- Fallon Bowman
Writers
- Melissa Cassera
Producers
- Steve Boisvert
- Ivy Bregman
- Curtis Crawford
Mommy's Little Star - FAQs
What is Mommy's Little Star about?
Mommy's Little Star follows Lauren, a 12-year-old still coping with her parents' divorce, who discovers an app that launches her into social media stardom. The excitement quickly turns dark when she realizes her mother's new boyfriend has far more sinister intentions than simply guiding her online career.
Is Mommy's Little Star based on a true story?
Mommy's Little Star is not based on a specific true story. It's an original Lifetime thriller written by Melissa Cassera, though it taps into very real concerns around child social media fame, online predators, and the dangers young influencers can face from adults with hidden agendas.
Where can you stream Mommy's Little Star?
You can watch Mommy's Little Star on Amazon Video or Fandango At Home, where it's available to buy or rent. It's also available for free on Hoopla, making it easy to catch without any extra cost if you have a library card.
Does the boyfriend's true motive get revealed?
Yes — the film builds steadily toward exposing Bradley's real intentions. What starts as seemingly supportive interest in Lauren's social media career gradually unravels into something far more predatory, forming the core of the thriller's tension and making for a genuinely unsettling Lifetime watch.
Who are the main actors in Mommy's Little Star?
The film stars Rebecca Amzallag as Lauren, the young social media hopeful at the center of the story, alongside Maja Vujicic as her mother Olivia and Roderick McNeil as Aiden. David Lafontaine plays Bradley, the mother's new boyfriend whose motives drive the film's suspense.
Is Mommy's Little Star appropriate for younger viewers?
Mommy's Little Star is rated PG-13, so it's not intended for young children. Given its themes of online predation and child exploitation, parental guidance is strongly recommended. The subject matter — a predatory adult targeting a child influencer — makes it more suitable for mature teens and adults.
Who directed and wrote Mommy's Little Star?
Curtis Crawford directed the film, with Melissa Cassera handling the screenplay. Crawford also served as a producer alongside Steve Boisvert and Ivy Bregman. The movie was produced by N.B Thrilling Films 8 and Reel One Entertainment for the Lifetime network.
What are similar movies to Mommy's Little Star?
If you enjoyed Mommy's Little Star, you might also like No One Would Tell (1996), Kept Woman (2015), or TalhotBlond (2012) — all Lifetime-style thrillers exploring danger lurking behind seemingly normal relationships. For more suspense, Crossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent and 5lbs of Pressure (2024) are worth a look.
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