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Where’s Poppa?

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1970 | 82 min | Comedy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (82% 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.
The mood
Darkly funny.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 22 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Made in 1970: an older pace and style.

When New York attorney Gordon Hocheiser meets Louise Callan, the girl of his dreams, he schemes to eliminate his aging, senile mother, even though he promised his late father that he'd always take care of her. He fears that his batty mom's eccentricities will shortly lead to Louise's departure.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    82% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 25K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Carl Reiner

  • George SegalGordon Hocheiser
  • Ruth GordonMrs. Hocheiser
  • Ron LeibmanSidney Hocheiser
  • Trish Van DevereLouise Callan
  • Barnard HughesColonel Hendricks
  • Vincent GardeniaCoach Williams
  • Rae AllenGladys Hocheiser
  • Paul SorvinoOwner of Gus & Grace's Home
  • William LeMassenaJudge
  • Michael McGuireArmy Lawyer