David's Mother(1994)
David's Mother Synopsis
Sally Goodson has been raising her autistic son David alone since her husband left many years ago. Now a social worker discovers that Sally has been dodging 'The System' to keep her son with her, instead of putting him in an institution. Each feels they know what's best for David. But their opinions are not the same. Sally's developing relationship with John Nils is caught in the middle.
David's Mother (1994) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Robert Allan Ackerman, released on April 10, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Kirstie Alley, Sam Waterston, Stockard Channing and Michael A. Goorjian. Viewers rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Allan Ackerman
- Writers:
- Bob Randall, Bob Randall
- Producers:
- Julian Marks
- Cinematographer:
- Walt Lloyd
- Composer:
- David Mansfield
- Status:
- Released
David's Mother Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kirstie Alley
as Sally Goodson
Sam Waterston
as John Nils
Stockard Channing
as Bea
Michael A. Goorjian
as David Goodson
Chris Sarandon
as Philip
Phylicia Rashād
as Gladys Johnson
Jack Duffy
as Doorman
- Amanda Blitz
Amanda Blitz
as Susan (10-12 years)
- Steven Ivany
Steven Ivany
as David (5-9 years)
- Blake Dennis
Blake Dennis
as David (5-9 years double)
Caroline Yeager
as Social Worker
Renessa Blitz
as Susan (8 years)
Key crew
Directed by Robert Allan Ackerman, written by Bob Randall and Bob Randall, produced by Julian Marks.
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David's Mother Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.3/10 from 8 ratings.
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David's Mother – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch David's Mother online?
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David's Mother (1994) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in David's Mother?
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The main cast of David's Mother (1994) includes Kirstie Alley, Sam Waterston, Stockard Channing, Michael A. Goorjian and Chris Sarandon. The film was directed by Robert Allan Ackerman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was David's Mother released?
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David's Mother was released on April 10, 1994 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is David's Mother worth watching?
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David's Mother (1994) holds an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.