'night, Mother
Seen it?1986 | 96 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With mixed reviews and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Better Man, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
A mother and daughter spend a night together after the daughter reveals that she will kill herself by the end of it.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$442K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 25K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tom Moore
- Sissy SpacekJessie Cates
- Anne BancroftThelma Cates
- Ed BerkeDawson Cates
- Carol RobbinsLoretta Cates
- Jennifer RoosendahlMelodie Cates
- Michael KenworthyKenny Cates
- Sari WalkerAgnes Fletcher
- Claire MalisOperator (VOICE)