The Good Mother(1988)
Can a court determine how we should live, how we should love, how we should raise our children? Now Anna must prove that she is the Good Mother.
The Good Mother Synopsis
After finding a sexually liberated boyfriend, a divorced woman gets sued over daughter's custody, by her ex, who claims that her lover has a bad influence on the kid.
The Good Mother (1988) is a drama and romance film directed by Leonard Nimoy, released on November 4, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Diane Keaton, Liam Neeson, Jason Robards and Ralph Bellamy. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Leonard Nimoy
- Writers:
- Sue Miller, Michael Bortman
- Producers:
- Arne Glimcher
- Cinematographer:
- David Watkin
- Composer:
- Elmer Bernstein
- Production:
- Touchstone Pictures
- Budget:
- $14,000,000
- Revenue:
- $4,764,606
- Status:
- Released
The Good Mother (1988) Trailer
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The Good Mother Cast & Crew
Main cast
Diane Keaton
as Anna Dunlop
Liam Neeson
as Leo Cutter
Jason Robards
as W. O. Muth
Ralph Bellamy
as Grandfather Frank
Teresa Wright
as Grandmother Eleanor
James Naughton
as Brian Dunlop
Asia Vieira
as Molly Dunlop
Joe Morton
as Frank Williams
Fred Melamed
as Dr. Payne
Katey Sagal
as Ursula
- Margaret Bard
Margaret Bard
as Aunt Rain
Nancy Beatty
as Anna's Mother
Key crew
Directed by Leonard Nimoy, written by Sue Miller and Michael Bortman, produced by Arne Glimcher.
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The Good Mother Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 32 ratings.
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The Good Mother – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Good Mother online?
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The Good Mother (1988) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Good Mother?
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The main cast of The Good Mother (1988) includes Diane Keaton, Liam Neeson, Jason Robards, Ralph Bellamy and Teresa Wright. The film was directed by Leonard Nimoy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Good Mother released?
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The Good Mother was released on November 4, 1988 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is The Good Mother worth watching?
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The Good Mother (1988) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Good Mother?
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Yes. The official The Good Mother trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.