The movie you are referring to, where a mother believes her son has been replaced by someone else, is a theme explored in several films, but the most iconic and direct example is the psychological thriller genre often called the “impostor syndrome” or “replacement” trope. One of the most famous films with this premise is “The Other” (1972), where a mother suspects that her twin sons are not what they seem, and one may have been replaced by a sinister entity. However, based on the recent search results, no exact match for a widely known movie with this exact plot was found.
From the search results, there is no direct mention of a movie where a mother thinks her son was replaced by someone else. However, some films touch on related themes of family tension, identity, and suspicion:
– “Regretting You” (2025) involves complex family dynamics and secrets but does not focus on a mother thinking her son was replaced. Instead, it deals with betrayal, loss, and strained relationships between mother and daughter[1].
– “The Carpenter’s Son” (2025) features a family with a son who begins to doubt his guardian and his own identity, but this is more about supernatural powers and rebellion rather than replacement by another person[2].
– “My Mother Looked Just Like You” is mentioned but without detailed plot information related to a son being replaced[4].
– The film “mother!” (2017) by Darren Aronofsky is a psychological thriller with intense family and identity themes but does not specifically involve a mother thinking her son was replaced[5].
The concept of a mother believing her child has been replaced is often linked to the psychological condition called Capgras delusion, where a person believes a loved one has been replaced by an identical impostor. This theme has been explored in various films and stories, sometimes in horror or thriller genres.
If you are looking for a movie that explicitly centers on a mother suspecting her son has been replaced, here are some notable films and shows that explore similar ideas:
– “The Other” (1972): A psychological horror film about twin boys and dark family secrets.
– “The Changeling” (1980): While not about replacement, it involves supernatural elements and family mystery.
– “The Babadook” (2014): Focuses on a mother and son with psychological horror elements, though not about replacement.
– Episodes of TV shows like “The X-Files” or “The Twilight Zone” have also explored the theme of children being replaced or impostors.
In summary, while the exact movie title is not identified in the search results, the theme of a mother thinking her son was replaced is a classic psychological thriller and horror motif, often linked to delusions or supernatural plots. If you have more details such as actors, release year, or specific plot points, I could help narrow down the search further.
