▹ The Bad Orphan

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General Information

• Title: The Bad Orphan
• Genre: Psychological Drama
• Release Platform: Lifetime Movies
• Year: 2024

Plot Summary

Jessica (Betsy Brandt) and Karl (Mark Taylor) are thrilled to adopt Gabby (Chloe Coco Chapman), an 8-year-old orphan with a troubled background.

Their joy quickly turns to fear as Gabby’s unsettling behavior worsens, leading Jessica to believe that their new daughter poses a threat to the family [oai_citation:6, Lifetime Announces New Original Movie “The Bad Orphan” Starring Betsy Brandt and Chloe Coco Chapman Morty’s TV

Production Details

• Director:

Michael Feifer
– Screenwriter: Anna Rasmussen
– Producers: Lifetime Movies Production Team
– Production Company: A&E Television

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• Distributor: Lifetime Movies Network (LMN) [oai_citation:4, Lifetime Announces New Original Movie “The Bad Orphan” Starring Betsy Brandt and Chloe Coco Chapman Morty’s TV]

Cast

• Jessica: Betsy Brandt

• Karl: Mark Taylor

• Gabby: Chloe Coco Chapman
• Rhiannon: Eve Edwards

Filming and Distribution

• Filming Locations: Various locations in Canada

• Runtime: Approximately 90 minutes

• Rating: TV-14 (for thematic elements and mild violence)

Additional Details

• Network Affiliations: A&E Networks, affiliated with Lifetime Movies

• Release Date: Premiered in 2024 on the Lifetime channel

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📅 Last Updated: March 19, 2026