Mother(1996)
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Mother Synopsis
A neurotic, twice-divorced sci-fi writer moves back in with his mother to solve his personal problems.
Mother (1996) is a comedy and drama film directed by Albert Brooks, released on December 25, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Albert Brooks, Debbie Reynolds, Rob Morrow and Lisa Kudrow. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 95 ratings.
- Director:
- Albert Brooks
- Writers:
- Monica Johnson, Albert Brooks
- Producers:
- Herb Nanas, Scott Rudin
- Cinematographer:
- Lajos Koltai
- Composer:
- Marc Shaiman
- Production:
- Scott Rudin Productions
- Revenue:
- $19,100,000
- Status:
- Released
Mother (1996) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Mother before you stream it.
Mother Cast & Crew
Main cast
Albert Brooks
as John Henderson
Debbie Reynolds
as Beatrice Henderson
Rob Morrow
as Jeff Henderson
Lisa Kudrow
as Linda
John C. McGinley
as Carl
Rosalind Allen
as Woman at Gas Station
Isabel Glasser
as Cheryl Henderson
Anne Haney
as Helen
Peter White
as Charles
Paul Collins
as Lawyer
- Laura Weekes
Laura Weekes
as Karen Henderson
Richard Assad
as TV Installer
Key crew
Directed by Albert Brooks, written by Monica Johnson and Albert Brooks, produced by Herb Nanas and Scott Rudin.
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Mother Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 95 ratings.
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Mother – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mother online?
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Mother (1996) 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 Mother?
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The main cast of Mother (1996) includes Albert Brooks, Debbie Reynolds, Rob Morrow, Lisa Kudrow and John C. McGinley. The film was directed by Albert Brooks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mother released?
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Mother was released on December 25, 1996 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Mother worth watching?
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Mother (1996) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 95 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mother?
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Yes. The official Mother trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.