Mother
“No one misunderstands you better.”
Synopsis
A neurotic, twice-divorced sci-fi writer moves back in with his mother to solve his personal problems.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Mother (1996) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-08
Top Cast
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Albert Brooks
John Henderson
Debbie Reynolds
Beatrice Henderson
Rob Morrow
Jeff Henderson
Lisa Kudrow
Linda
John C. McGinley
Carl
Rosalind Allen
Woman at Gas Station
Isabel Glasser
Cheryl Henderson
Anne Haney
Helen
Peter White
Charles
Paul Collins
Lawyer
Laura Weekes
Karen Henderson
Richard Assad
TV Installer
Joey Naber
TV Installer
Vanessa Williams
Donna
Danielle Quinn
Jill Henderson
Spencer Klein
Josh Henderson
Ernie Brown
Man at Rest Stop
Billye Ree Wallace
Alice
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 25, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$19.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Brooks
- Screenplay & Story
- Monica Johnson, Albert Brooks
- Original Score
- Marc Shaiman
- Original Title
- Mother
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $19.1M
- Production Studios
- Scott Rudin Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Brooks
Monica Johnson, Albert Brooks
Marc Shaiman
Lajos Koltai
Harvey Rosenstock
Scott Rudin, Herb Nanas
Department Leadership Roster
Monica Johnson
Writer
Albert Brooks
Director
Albert Brooks
Writer
Scott Rudin
Producer
Harvey Rosenstock
Editor
Herb Nanas
Producer
Judy L. Ruskin
Costume Design
Charles Rosen
Production Design
Lajos Koltai
Director of Photography
Marc Shaiman
Original Music Composer
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
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mother
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mother about?
A neurotic, twice-divorced sci-fi writer moves back in with his mother to solve his personal problems.
Who directed Mother?
Mother was directed by Albert Brooks.
Who stars in Mother?
The principal cast of Mother includes Albert Brooks, Debbie Reynolds, Rob Morrow, Lisa Kudrow, John C. McGinley.
When was Mother released and how long is it?
Mother was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did Mother make at the box office?
Mother grossed $19.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Mother?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mother was composed by Marc Shaiman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mother?
Mother holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).