About this movie
Larry Donner, an author with a cruel ex-wife, teaches a writing workshop in which one of his students, Owen, is fed up with his domineering mother. When Owen watches a Hitchcock classic that seems to mirror his own life, he decides to put the movie's plot into action and offers to kill Larry's ex-wife, if Larry promises to murder his mom. Before Larry gets a chance to react to the plan, it seems that Owen has already set things in motion.
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Quick facts
Year
1987
Runtime
1h 28m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.2/10
Votes
656
Genre
Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$14.0M
Cast
writer's block
train
overbearing mother
ex-wife
aspiring writer
mystery writer
crime fiction writer
dominant mother
murder swap
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Questions about Throw Momma from the Train
How long is Throw Momma from the Train?
Throw Momma from the Train has a runtime of 1h 28m (1 hour and 28 minutes).
Who directed Throw Momma from the Train?
Throw Momma from the Train was directed by Danny DeVito and released in 1987.
What genre is Throw Momma from the Train?
Throw Momma from the Train is a Comedy, Crime, Thriller film (1987).
Who stars in Throw Momma from the Train?
The cast of Throw Momma from the Train includes Danny DeVito, Billy Crystal, Kim Greist, Anne Ramsey, Kate Mulgrew.
What is the TMDB rating for Throw Momma from the Train?
Throw Momma from the Train has a TMDB rating of 6.2/10 based on 656 votes.
