Bad Therapy
Struggling couple embarks on disastrous couples therapy.

About Bad Therapy
Released: 2020
Platform: Hulu
Rating:
Run time: 1h 37m
Cast
Alicia Silverstone, Michaela Watkins, Rob Corddry, Anna Pniowsky, Aisha Tyler
About Bad Therapy
"Bad Therapy" is a dark comedy-drama released in 2020. At its core, it is a relationship story from the perspective of a couple trying to sustain their marriage. Flying in the face of ordinary couples therapy, they find themselves following the treacherously funny advice of an eccentric therapist, setting off a chain of tumultuous events.
Making/Production
Bad Therapy is directed by William Teitler, it is his directorial debut with a feature film. The screenplay was written by Nancy Doyne and is based on her novel "Judy Small". Filming was predominantly done in Los Angeles, California. The film was produced by Teitler Film and distributed by Gravitas Ventures.
Actors
- Rob Corddry as Bob Howard - The stressed husband, Corddry's excellent comedic instincts add layers of relatability and fun to the character.
- Alicia Silverstone as Susan Howard - Silverstone's tenacity and talent shine as she portrays a wife and mother desperate to keep her family intact.
- Michaela Watkins as Judy Small - Watkins gives a memorable performance as the quirky and suspenseful therapist whose unorthodox methods lead to chaotic results.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- Bad Therapy premiered on 17 April 2020 via video on demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The film is based on Nancy Doyne’s novel, "Judy Small".
- While this was William Teitler's first time directing a feature film, he is an experienced producer, with credits including "The Polar Express" and "Jumanji".
Awards
As of now, Bad Therapy has not received any awards.
Quotes
- Bob Howard: "Is this really therapy or some weird power dynamic?"
- Judy Small: "You're very emotionally blocked."
- Susan Howard: "That's what just makes our family special. We say what's in our hearts."
Music and Soundtrack
The film's original music was composed by Brian H Kim. The soundtrack creatively blends into the film, accentuating moments of humor and gravity with precision.

About Bad Therapy
In Bad Therapy, a couple’s marriage spirals into chaos due to their manipulative, eccentric couples therapist.