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How to Frame a Family
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How to Frame a Family

2023-10-28 · 88 min · ★ 5.7

Thriller · Drama · Crime

When Amelia and her son Rex move to an opulent neighborhood, Rex is accused of something unthinkable, and Amelia must decide who to trust and protect.

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Directors
Damián Romay
Production companies
Reel One Entertainment, Sunshine Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Vail BloomVail BloomAmelia Chester
Nikolai SorokoNikolai SorokoRex
Carlos GuerreroCarlos Guerrero
Landon PriceKevin Sansom
Ellen Marguerite CullivanEllen Marguerite CullivanWealthy Art Museum Gallery-Goer
Jamal StewartCop 1
Nathan SaboJiggs Sansom
John HardyJohn HardyLochlan Jones
Laura AultLaura AultSadie Myers
Nikki NunziatoDarla Jones
Jackie KruzCynthia Jones
Michael S MonroeBlake Channing

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