Mother
Seen it?1996 | 104 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved American Fiction or The Squid and the Whale, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
A neurotic, twice-divorced sci-fi writer moves back in with his mother to solve his personal problems.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$19 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 27K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Albert Brooks
- Albert BrooksJohn Henderson
- Debbie ReynoldsBeatrice Henderson
- Rob MorrowJeff Henderson
- Lisa KudrowLinda
- John C. McGinleyCarl
- Rosalind AllenWoman at Gas Station
- Isabel GlasserCheryl Henderson
- Anne HaneyHelen
- Peter WhiteCharles
- Paul CollinsLawyer