The Wrong Man

When Kim Cassidy returns to her family home after her grandmother's sudden death, she expects a few awkward reunions and some loose ends to tie up. Instead she finds a calm, charming man named Joey caring for her aging grandfather, and small details start to feel off. As Kim asks questions, old family strains resurface and suspicions grow, pushing her to look closer at Joey's story and the household's secrets. The pace stays steady and tense, focusing on atmospherics and interpersonal unease rather than big action, so the film hangs on mood, performance, and the slow accumulation of doubt.

Released in 2017 as a television movie, The Wrong Man was directed by David DeCoteau and created by Jeffrey Schenck, Peter Sullivan, and Robert Dean Klein, with Jessica Morris and Rib Hillis leading the cast.

The film did not pick up major industry awards or high-profile nominations. It didn’t play the festival circuit or score Academy, Golden Globe, or Emmy recognition, and instead remained within the TV thriller field without formal honors.

Its cultural footprint is modest, mostly limited to viewers who follow made-for-TV mysteries. Vivica A. Fox adds a familiar presence that helps the movie stay recognizable, and the title occasionally pops up in cable and streaming rotation for audiences seeking a quiet, suspense-driven story rather than blockbuster spectacle.

Critical and audience response has been mixed to negative, reflected in a small sample vote average near 4.9 out of 10. Reviewers and viewers tended to point to uneven plotting and limited production values, while some praised the cast for keeping tension credible. Major themes include trust within families, the danger of appearances, and how small lies can create larger threats, all delivered in a restrained, character-focused thriller format.