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Throw Momma from the Train

1987·Movie
1h 28min·PG-13
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic566.4Rotten Tomatoes65%54%

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A crime movie: , .

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Owen asked his friend Larry for a small favor.

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.
Dark ComedyCrime CaperHitchcockian PlotDysfunctional FamilyTwisted HumorQuirky CharactersMurderous AgreementWriter's Woes80s Nostalgia

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Directed by:
Danny DeVito
Written by:
Stu Silver
Produced by:
Larry Brezner
Composed by:
David Newman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Throw Momma from the Train

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Where can I stream Throw Momma from the Train?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, Throw Momma from the Train streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Throw Momma from the Train worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 56).

Is Throw Momma from the Train okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Throw Momma from the Train make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and dark humor (7 of 10).

Was Throw Momma from the Train a box office hit?

Budget$14 million
Box office$58 million

Yes: it cost about $14 million to make and earned $58 million worldwide, 4.1 times its budget.

What tropes does Throw Momma from the Train use?

Smug SnakeBad LiarRight for the Wrong ReasonsCoitus InterruptusRunning GagTitle DropAffectionate ParodyFreudian ExcuseAttention Deficit... Ooh, Shiny!One-Book AuthorPoor Communication KillsLawful Stupidand 89 more

TV Tropes lists 101 tropes for it, including Smug Snake, Bad Liar, and Right for the Wrong Reasons.