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When the Bough Breaks

TMDb10.0IMDbView on IMDb ↗1971-05-06· 75 min
DramaTV Movie

NSPCC social worker Margaret Ashdown is given the case of investigating into the Gosse family, when the young mother, Sheila, is unable to explain her baby's fractured skull at the hospital. She discovers the family live in poverty and ignorance, and have a tradition of instability.

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Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “When the Bough Breaks” in the United Kingdom, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in the United Kingdom can differ from other countries.

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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 22 Sept 2026.

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