To Catch a Cheater is a 2026 thriller on Netflix about Monica, a grieving mother who rejects the accident ruling in teenage daughter Hannah's sudden death. It stars Kate Watson and Jordan Kennedy, runs 87 minutes, hit No. 1 in US movies and streams on Netflix.
Yidio describes the setup as a harmless game that turns deadly and pulls three mothers into paranoia and suspicion in its Yidio listing. New on Netflix USA lists Sunshine Films, Studio TF1 America and Lifetime as producers for Lifetime, which first released it Feb. 15, 2026 before its Aug. 20, 2026 Netflix US debut.
Table of Contents
- What Is the Story About?
- Who Stars in It?
- How Long Is It and What Is the Rating?
- How Did It Perform on Netflix?
- Where Can You Watch It in the US?
What Is the Story About?
MEAWW reports the story centers on Monica after teenage daughter Hannah dies suddenly. Monica rejects the accident explanation and investigates friends she believes hide dangerous secrets.
The official logline widens that search to three mothers entangled in paranoia. In that setup, every secret acts as a threat and fuels suspicion among the women.
Who Stars in It?
MEAWW identifies Kate Watson as grieving mother Monica and Jordan Kennedy as daughter Hannah in its MEAWW cast report. Damián Romay directed the film.
Yidio and Entertaining Options list Philip Boyd and Sheila Leason in supporting roles. Rachel Morton receives credit as the screenwriter.
How Long Is It and What Is the Rating?
Yidio lists the runtime as 1 hour 27 minutes, or 87 minutes. What's on Netflix data lists the US rating as TV-14.
The length fits a single-evening thriller watch without a major time commitment. The TV-14 rating means parents should check content guidance before watching with younger teens.
How Did It Perform on Netflix?
What's on Netflix reports 3.0M views and 4.4M hours in debut week Aug. 17-23, 2026 for a No. 8 global rank among English films in its What's on Netflix Top 10 data.
That debut shows fast discovery after the move from Lifetime to Netflix. The same data credits it with 7 days in the global Top 10. ScreenRant also noted its rise to No. 1 among US movies.
Where Can You Watch It in the US?
JustWatch lists Netflix, Philo and Lifetime Movie Club channels as US streaming options in its JustWatch US listing. That makes an existing Netflix subscription the inclusive way to watch.
Yidio lists the same rental floor of $2.99 and purchase floor of $3.99. Check JustWatch before paying, because channel lineups and rental prices can change.
- Stream with subscription: Netflix, Philo, Lifetime Movie Club channels
- Rent from $2.99: Amazon Video, Fandango at Home
- Buy from $3.99: Amazon Video, Fandango at Home