Mommie Dearest (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1981, Mommie Dearest is a drama film directed by Frank Perry, running about 128 minutes. “The meanest mother of them all...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Renowned actress Joan Crawford, at the height of her career, adopts two orphans — Christina and Christopher — to fill the lonely gap in her personal life. However, as her professional and romantic relationships sour, Joan's already callous and abusive behavior towards Christina intensifies. Christina leaves home to pursue an acting path of her own, only to find her mother's presence still overshadowing her.
Who’s in it. Mommie Dearest stars Faye Dunaway as Joan Crawford, Diana Scarwid as Christina Crawford, Steve Forrest as Greg Savitt and Howard Da Silva as L.B. Mayer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Mommie Dearest has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mommie Dearest page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mommie Dearest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mommie Dearest (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mommie Dearest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mommie Dearest worth watching?
- Mommie Dearest holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mommie Dearest?
- Mommie Dearest stars Faye Dunaway, Diana Scarwid, Steve Forrest, Howard Da Silva and Mara Hobel.
- When was Mommie Dearest released?
- Mommie Dearest was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.