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Crazy Mama

1975Movie1 h 23 minPG

Crime
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Rotten Tomatoes92%37%
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Rotten Tomatoes92%37%

Summary

Melba Stokes, her mother Sheba and daughter Cheryl embark on a crime spree after their California beauty parlor is repossessed. Their destination is Arkansas, where the three generations of women want to reclaim the family farm.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Jonathan Demme
Written by
Robert Thom
Produced by
Julie Corman
Music by
Snotty Scotty and The Hankies

Everyone

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Facts

June 1, 1975 · 1 h 23 min · PG

Released
June 1, 1975
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Crime, Action, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Crazy Mama?"

Questions about Crazy Mama

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Crazy Mama?

PlexPluto TVShout! Factory TVShout! FactoryTubi TV

In the United States, Crazy Mama streams on Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on Plex, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Crazy Mama worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 5.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (46).

Is Crazy Mama okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Crazy Mama make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Crazy Mama?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.