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Throw Momma from the Train

1987·Movie
1h 28min·PG-13

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Throw Momma from the Train fingerprint

Funny, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Hopefulness5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor7
  • Situational Comedy6

World

Everyday modern life, family, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

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

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Throw Momma from the Train legally?

Throw Momma from the Train is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Throw Momma from the Train worth watching?

60
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Throw Momma from the Train rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Throw Momma from the Train?

1 h 28 min

Throw Momma from the Train runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Throw Momma from the Train?

Critics61
Audiences60

Yes. Critics average 61 and audiences 60 out of 100, so both groups see Throw Momma from the Train much the same way.

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 language is Throw Momma from the Train in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Throw Momma from the Train?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Throw Momma from the Train in 119 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Throw Momma from the Train, including Smug Snake, Bad Liar, Right for the Wrong Reasons.