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You'll Like My Mother

1972Movie1 h 33 minPG

DramaHorror
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–81%
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–81%

Summary

Francesca, a pregnant Los Angeles widow, journeys to her late husband's Minnesota hometown to finally meet his mother and family. After being met with icy acceptance from her mother-in-law, then getting stranded with her in a blizzard, Francesca begins to discover terrifying secrets about her husband's family.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Lamont Johnson
Written by
Jo Heims
Produced by
Mort Briskin
Music by
Gil Mellé

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Facts

October 13, 1972 · 1 h 33 min · PG

Released
October 13, 1972
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Horror, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream You'll Like My Mother?"

Questions about You'll Like My Mother

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream You'll Like My Mother?

In the United States, you can rent or buy You'll Like My Mother from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is You'll Like My Mother worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.5).

Is You'll Like My Mother okay for kids?

PGDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will You'll Like My Mother scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching You'll Like My Mother?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.