


Film · Released
Throw Momma from the Train
“Owen asked his friend Larry for a small favor.”
Throw Momma from the Train at a glance
Throw Momma from the Train is a 1987 comedy and crime film, running 1h 28m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1987-12-11
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Genres
- Comedy, Crime, Thriller
- Director
- Danny DeVito
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.2 / 10 · 699 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmLarry 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.
Cast
14 names
Danny DeVitoOwen Lift
Billy CrystalLarry Donner
Kim GreistBeth Ryan
Anne RamseyMrs. Lift
Kate MulgrewMargaret Donner
Branford MarsalisLester
Rob ReinerJoel
Bruce KirbyDetective DeBenedetto
Annie RossMrs. Hazeltine
Raye BirkPinsky
Oprah WinfreyOprah Winfrey
Olivia BrownMs. GladstoneQuestions about Throw Momma from the Train
Quick answersWhere can I watch Throw Momma from the Train in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Throw Momma from the Train is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Throw Momma from the Train suitable for children?
Throw Momma from the Train is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is Throw Momma from the Train about?
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…
How long is Throw Momma from the Train?
Throw Momma from the Train runs for 1h 28m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Throw Momma from the Train trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Throw Momma from the Train (1987) 35mm film trailer, flat open matte, 2160p without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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