The Secret Lives of Sister Wives

Oct 26, 2025

1h 30m

★ 7.0

Overview

In a controlling polygamous sect, Calli Miller struggles with her predetermined path while remembering her aunt Leah's escape. She faces a critical choice between submission and dangerous freedom.

Genres

Drama

Thriller

TV Movie

Production Companies

Lifetime

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Cast

Calli

Jazzlyn Rea

Nicholas

Randy Spence

Mary

Clark Sarullo

Abbie

Ella Frazee

Beth

Isabella Carlsen

Rebecca

Brooke Burfitt

Leah

Amanda Nicholas

Damian

Ryan McVey

Jacob

Patric Palkens

Rachel

Ayla Carlock

Dede

Charlotte Carswell

Zoey

Elizabeth Carswell

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