'Cradle of Deception' (2024) air date, plot, full cast and how to stream Lifetime's suspense thriller movie

Lifetime's 'Cradle of Deception' will be released on Thursday, May 23, 2024
Holly Deveaux, Jason Cermak, and Matthew James Dowden play significant parts in the suspenseful thriller movie 'Cradle of Deception' (@lifetime)
Holly Deveaux, Jason Cermak, and Matthew James Dowden play significant parts in the suspenseful thriller movie 'Cradle of Deception' (@lifetime)

Movie name: Cradle of Deception

Platform: Lifetime

Date of release: May 23, 2024

Country of origin: United States

Genre: Suspense, Thriller

Director: Soran Mardookhi

Full cast list: Holly Deveaux, Matthew James Dowden, Brittany Mitchell, Jason Cermak, Brittany Clough and others

Lifetime is all set to expand its library of suspense thriller films with the addition of a new movie, 'Cradle of Deception', on Thursday, May 23, 2024.

The film, directed by Soran Mardookhi, deftly conveys the passion of a woman who races against time to protect her child while also unearthing some unsettling revelations.

The television movie, which Hannah Robinson writes, stars Holly Deveaux, Matthew James Dowden, and Brittany Mitchell in pivotal roles.

What is the plot of 'Cradle of Deception'?

The movie digs into the heartbreaking scenario in which a mother, Holly Deveaux's unnamed character, is dealing a tragic blow when her child is diagnosed with a rare genetic condition.

Desperate to save her kid, she begins a search for a suitable bone marrow donor.

This journey takes her back to the fertility clinic where she conceived her son, and as she investigates deeper, she discovers a web of deception.

As the story progresses, Deveaux's character battles for justice and confronts threats to her child's life.

Who stars in 'Cradle of Deception'?  

Holly Deveaux


 
 
 
 
 
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The Canadian actress Holly Deveaux will play an unnamed character in the movie.

Born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, the actress started applying for acting jobs as a teenager and earned her first leading role in the film 'Victoria Day', which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

Since then, Deveaux has been in a number of television shows and her most notable acting credits are 'Future Man', 'Shadowhunters', '12 Monkeys', 'Polarised', and others. 

Matthew James Dowden


 
 
 
 
 
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The handsome actor Matthew James Dowden will play an unnamed but significant character in the film.

Dowden's first credited acting role was in the 2017 TV series 'The Flash', where he played the character of Christoph Banks.

Since then, he has appeared in a variety of projects, gradually and methodically earning a reputation for himself.

His other acting credits include 'Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies', 'The Surrogate Scandal', and 'A Series of Unfortunate Events', among others.

Brittany Mitchell


 
 
 
 
 
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Brittany Mitchell plays the character of Diana in the television movie.

Mitchell, most recognized for her work in 'Altered Carbon', made her cinematic debut in 2011 with 'Deidre' and has since appeared in several roles.

Her notable acting credits include 'Salvation,' 'Somewhere Between,' and 'Checkin' It Twice,' among others.

How to stream 'Cradle of Deception'?

You can watch Lifetime's suspenseful thriller for free on Philo, Sling, and DIRECTV.

Philo offers a 7-day free trial to watch Lifetime films and 70+ other channels for just $25 a month.

Sling offers plans starting at $25 off for the first month and includes options like Sling Orange, Sling Blue, or both for $30 off.

You may watch over 30 channels, including Lifetime movies, sports, DVR storage, and more on DIRECTV Stream with the plans starting at $79.99 per month.

There are currently over 75 channels and add-ons available. For three months, get the sports and entertainment packs combined for $84.98/month, but only for a limited time.

The trailer for 'Cradle of Deception' is not out yet.

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