---
title: "Bad Therapy"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bad-therapy-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 527382
imdb_id: "tt8488518"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 4.3
vote_count: 37
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Bad Therapy (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bad-therapy-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Bad Therapy.
Year: 2020.
Release Date: 04/17/2020 (US).
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Thriller (American comedy thriller film; mixture of thriller, comedy and drama).
Director: William Teitler.
Screenplay: Nancy Doyne.
Based on: The novel Judy Small by Doyne.
Runtime: 1h 38m.
Plot: Married couple Bob and Susan Howard decide to see a marriage counselor named Judy Small, who appears trustworthy but harbors dark and conflicted impulses.
Rating: NR.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: William Teitler
- **Networks / Studios**: Varient, Teitler Film

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Michaela Watkins** as *Judy Small*
- **Alicia Silverstone** as *Susan Howard*
- **Rob Corddry** as *Bob Howard*
- **Anna Pniowsky** as *Louise*
- **David Paymer** as *Dr. Edward Kingsley*
- **Aisha Tyler** as *Roxy*
- **Sarah Shahi** as *Annabelle*
- **Haley Joel Osment** as *Reed*
- **Dichen Lachman** as *Stern*
- **John Ross Bowie** as *Nick*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Bad Therapy online?
Bad Therapy is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Bad Therapy worth watching?
Bad Therapy holds a community rating of 4.3/10 based on 37 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Bad Therapy and when was it released?
Bad Therapy is a feature film with a runtime of 98 minutes. It was released in 2020. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Bad Therapy?
Bad Therapy was directed by William Teitler.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Bad Therapy — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/527382)
- [Bad Therapy (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Therapy_(film))
- [Bad Therapy (2020) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/527382-bad-therapy/cast)

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