Throw Momma from the Train
“Owen asked his friend Larry for a small favor.”
Synopsis
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 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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Top Cast
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Danny DeVito
Owen Lift
Billy Crystal
Larry Donner
Kim Greist
Beth Ryan
Anne Ramsey
Mrs. Lift
Kate Mulgrew
Margaret Donner
Branford Marsalis
Lester
Rob Reiner
Joel
Bruce Kirby
Detective DeBenedetto
Joey DePinto
Sergeant
Annie Ross
Mrs. Hazeltine
Raye Birk
Pinsky
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey
Olivia Brown
Ms. Gladstone
Philip Perlman
Mr. Perlman
Stu Silver
Ramon
J. Alan Thomas
Millington
Randall Miller
Bucky
Andre Rosey Brown
Rosey
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 11, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 8, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$14M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$57.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.14x
+$43.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Danny DeVito
- Screenplay & Story
- Stu Silver
- Original Score
- David Newman
- Original Title
- Throw Momma from the Train
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $14M
- Worldwide Gross
- $57.9M
- Production Studios
- Orion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Danny DeVito
Stu Silver
David Newman
Barry Sonnenfeld
Michael Jablow
Larry Brezner
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Brezner
Producer
Danny DeVito
Director
Barry Sonnenfeld
Director of Photography
Michael Jablow
Editor
David Newman
Original Music Composer
Ida Random
Production Design
Marilyn Vance
Costume Design
Vince Deadrick Sr.
Stunt Coordinator
Stu Silver
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Throw Momma from the Train
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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 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.
Who directed Throw Momma from the Train?
Throw Momma from the Train was directed by Danny DeVito.
Who stars in Throw Momma from the Train?
The principal cast of Throw Momma from the Train includes Danny DeVito, Billy Crystal, Kim Greist, Anne Ramsey, Kate Mulgrew.
When was Throw Momma from the Train released and how long is it?
Throw Momma from the Train was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of Throw Momma from the Train?
Throw Momma from the Train had a reported production budget of $14M and grossed $57.9M at the worldwide box office (4.14 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Throw Momma from the Train?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Throw Momma from the Train was composed by David Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Throw Momma from the Train?
Throw Momma from the Train holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).