My Mother Was Never a Kid

1981Movie46 min

72
GoodGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, wholesome drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

A trip to the past helps a teenager learn to appreciate her mother

Feels like

  • Mother-Daughter Relationship
  • Nostalgic Journey
  • Family Appreciation
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Time Travel
  • Emotional Bonding
  • Sentimental Drama
  • Appreciating Parents
  • Wholesome Content

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Robert Fuest
Music by
Brad Fiedel

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Facts

March 18, 1981 · 46 min · Drama, Fantasy, TV Movie

Released
March 18, 1981
Runtime
46 min
Genres
Drama, Fantasy, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is My Mother Was Never a Kid worth watching?"

Questions about My Mother Was Never a Kid

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is My Mother Was Never a Kid worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.2).

Is My Mother Was Never a Kid okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching My Mother Was Never a Kid?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is My Mother Was Never a Kid good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.