Mommie Dearest
“Faye Dunaway is Joan Crawford. A star...a legend...and a mother...the illusion of perfection.”
Synopsis
Renowned film star Joan Crawford's abuse towards Christina, her adopted daughter, intensifies as her professional and romantic relationships turn sour.
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Mommie Dearest (1981) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-28
Top Cast
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Faye Dunaway
Joan Crawford
Diana Scarwid
Christina Crawford
Steve Forrest
Greg Savitt
Howard Da Silva
L.B. Mayer
Mara Hobel
Christina Crawford as a Child
Rutanya Alda
Carol Ann
Harry Goz
Al Steele
Michael Edwards
Ted Gelber
Jocelyn Brando
Barbara Bennett
Priscilla Pointer
Mrs. Chadwick
Joe Abdullah
Captain
Gary Allen
Jimmy
Selma Archerd
Connie
Adrian Aron
Wedding Guest
Xander Berkeley
Christopher Crawford
Matthew Campion
Actor in Soap
Carolyn Coates
Mother Superior
Jerry Douglas
Radio Interviewer
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 1, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$19M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.81x
+$14M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Perry
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Yablans, Tracy Hotchner, Robert Getchell, Frank Perry
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- Mommie Dearest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $19M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, The Irwin Yablans Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Perry
Frank Yablans, Tracy Hotchner, Robert Getchell, Frank Perry, Christina Crawford
Henry Mancini
Paul Lohmann
Peter E. Berger
Irwin Yablans, David Koontz, Terry O'Neill
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Perry
Director
Irwin Yablans
Producer
Irene Sharaff
Costume Design
Frank Yablans
Screenplay
Paul Lohmann
Director of Photography
Bill Malley
Production Design
Tracy Hotchner
Screenplay
Robert Getchell
Screenplay
Frank Perry
Screenplay
Peter E. Berger
Editor
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mommie Dearest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mommie Dearest about?
Renowned film star Joan Crawford's abuse towards Christina, her adopted daughter, intensifies as her professional and romantic relationships turn sour.
Who directed Mommie Dearest?
Mommie Dearest was directed by Frank Perry.
Who stars in Mommie Dearest?
The principal cast of Mommie Dearest includes Faye Dunaway, Diana Scarwid, Steve Forrest, Howard Da Silva, Mara Hobel.
When was Mommie Dearest released and how long is it?
Mommie Dearest was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
What was the box office and production budget of Mommie Dearest?
Mommie Dearest had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $19M at the worldwide box office (3.81 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Mommie Dearest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mommie Dearest was composed by Henry Mancini.
Is Mommie Dearest based on a book or true story?
Mommie Dearest is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Christina Crawford".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mommie Dearest?
Mommie Dearest holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).