For the Future: The Irvine Fertility Scandal
Seen it?1996 | Drama, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among people who'll be looking things up afterwards and people who like stories about real, flawed people, this one's for you. Based on real events, so expect to go down a research rabbit hole afterwards. A good follow-up to The Aviator.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Gives its people room to develop.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
John and Debbie Challender have been trying to conceive a child for ten years. Because this hasn't worked they adopted a son, but Debbie still feels she has missed out on something not knowing what it's like to feel life inside of her. They decide to seek treatment from a so-called 'miracle doctor' Ash at Irvine University. Although John doesn't like the doctor they go ahead with the treatment, which almost kills Debbie. All ends well though and they become the parents of another son. Meanwhile the office manager of Dr. Ash's clinic become more and more suspicious when she finds out that some of his nurses are not licensed RN's.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Hugh Jones
- Marilu HennerDebbie Challender
- Linda LavinMarilyn Killane
- Randle MellJohn Challender
- Castulo GuerraDr. Ricardo Asch
- Alicia CoppolaNurse Beth
- James SutoriusSen. Thomas Hayden
- Carolyn MigniniDarlene Mettler
- Jake SaksonJ.R. Challender
- Forbes RileyFrancine Merrill
- Cristine RoseRina Manelli