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Goodnight Mommy

Goodnight Mommy is a 2022 American psychological horror film directed by Matt Sobel.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Goodnight Mommy is a 2022 American psychological horror film directed by Matt Sobel. It is a remake of the 2014 Austrian film of the same name and stars Naomi Watts as a mother whose twin sons begin to suspect she has been replaced by an impostor. The film was released on Prime Video by Amazon Studios in September 2022.

Premise

The film follows twin brothers who become convinced that the woman living with them after cosmetic surgery is not their real mother. Their growing suspicion drives the story’s horror and psychological tension.

Production and release

Goodnight Mommy was directed by Matt Sobel and written by Kyle Warren. Amazon Studios released it on Prime Video on September 16, 2022.

Cast

The principal cast includes Naomi Watts as the mother and Cameron Crovetti and Nicholas Crovetti as the twin brothers. Crystal Lucas-Perry, Jeremy Bobb, and Peter Hermann also appear in supporting roles.

Relationship to the 2014 film

The 2022 film is an English-language remake of the Austrian horror film Goodnight Mommy (2014). Both versions use the same core premise of twins questioning their mother’s identity after surgery.

Key facts

  • It is a remake of the 2014 Austrian film Goodnight Mommy.
  • The story centres on twin brothers who suspect their mother has been replaced after returning from surgery.
  • Naomi Watts plays the mother, with Cameron Crovetti and Nicholas Crovetti as the twins.
  • The film was released on Prime Video through Amazon Studios.
  • It is an American production in English, directed by Matt Sobel.

Frequently asked questions

Is Goodnight Mommy a remake?
Yes. The 2022 film is a remake of the 2014 Austrian film of the same name.
Who directed Goodnight Mommy (2022)?
Matt Sobel directed the film.
Who stars in Goodnight Mommy (2022)?
The film stars Naomi Watts, Cameron Crovetti, Nicholas Crovetti, Crystal Lucas-Perry, Jeremy Bobb, and Peter Hermann.
When was Goodnight Mommy released?
It was released on September 16, 2022, on Prime Video.
What is Goodnight Mommy about?
It follows twin brothers who begin to suspect their mother has been replaced by an impostor after she returns from surgery.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodnight_Mommy_(2022_film)
    Supports: Directed by Matt Sobel; written by Kyle Warren; cast; remake status; release on Prime Video on September 16, 2022.
  2. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/goodnight-mommy-movie-review-2022
    Supports: Describes the plot premise involving twin brothers and their mother after surgery.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/goodnight_mommy_2022
    Supports: Lists director, genre, original language, runtime, distributor, and streaming release date.
  4. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/goodnight-mommy
    Supports: Provides cast, director, runtime, rating, and plot description.