What day and time will 'The Hillsdale Adoption Scam' release? And everything else you need to know about thriller film

'The Hillsdale Adoption Scam' is a TV movie by Lifetime that focuses on child adoption scam
Keshia Knight Pulliam as Bethany in Lifetime's 'The Hillsdale Adoption Scam' (Lifetime)
Keshia Knight Pulliam as Bethany in Lifetime's 'The Hillsdale Adoption Scam' (Lifetime)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Lifetime has a string of movies in line for their spring frenzy that includes 'Girl in the Closet', 'Twisted Sister', 'Every Breath She takes', and, 'The Hillsdale Adoption Scam' with the latter grabbing quite a few eyeballs. Directed by Asia Youngman and co-written by Justin D James, 'The Hillsdale Adoption Scam' is a story about a couple (Bethany and Terrence) who desire more children but are unable to have the same. They take help from a pregnant stranger letting the story take an eerie turn as the couple learns new and unsettling information about her.

The film is produced by The Cartel for Lifetime with Stan Spry, Eric Woods, Samantha DeGagne, Devan Towers, and Anthony Fankhauser as executive producers. Find out more about 'The Hillsdale Adoption Scam' down below. 

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When does 'The Hillsdale Adoption Scam' release? 

'The Hillsdale Adoption Scam' is going to premiere on March 18, 2023, at 8 PM.



 

How can I watch 'The Hillsdale Adoption Scam'?

Apart from Lifetime, 'The Hillsdale Adoption Scam' will be available to stream on multiple options; Fubo TV and Frndly TV.

Who's acting in 'The Hillsdale Adoption Scam'?

The full cast list for 'The Hillsdale Adoption Scam' includes Danika Frederick as Georgia, David Tomlinson as Puck, Keshia Knight Pulliam as Bethany, Lauren Cochrane as Carmen, Michael Strickland as Terrence, Leona Katambi as Mila.

What is the plot of 'The Hillsdale Adoption Scam'?

The plot of 'The Hillsdale Adoption Scam' is inspired by true events. The official synopsis by Lifetime says, "Bethany and Terrence have a thriving business, lots of friends, and a beautiful family. But, when their foster son’s biological mother decides she wants to take him back, they are desperate to find another brother for their daughter Mila. Bethany isn’t able to have kids so when a desperate pregnant woman named Georgia shows up on their porch looking for help it seems like kismet. Terrence is hesitant about Georgia, but Bethany dives in head first taking Georgia shopping, renting her an apartment, and even giving her a job at her successful interior design firm. As the pregnancy progresses even Bethany has to admit things don’t seem right so she begins to look into Georgia’s past."

What is the buzz around 'The Hillsdale Adoption Scam'?

'The Hillsdale Adoption Scam' is inspired by true events. Many US families fall prey to such scams where the swindler promises to give their newborn for adoption in return for maintenance and other expenses which is false. Being a victim of such a scam is detrimental for couples and this Lifetime drama specifically targets this audience while spreading awareness regarding this fraudulent practice. Catch a glimpse of 'The Hillsdale Adoption Scam' in the official trailer below. 

Official trailer for 'The Hillsdale Adoption Scam'

Here is the official trailer:



 

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