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7.0 / 10(6 votes)IMDbNC-1719861h 22mUnited States of America

If My Mother... Only Knew

“She's Up To No Good & That's So-o Good!”

Synopsis

Hope Russell and her divorced mother, Dianne, live together and both have guy troubles. Dianne can't get over her ex, Roger, and Hope's boyfriend, Robby, is constantly at work and never has time to spend with her. When Robby blows her off yet again, Hope goes to a concert with possibly lesbian friend, Lynanne, leaving her mother home alone when Robby finally does drop by. Robby convinces Dianne to accompany him to a night club, which leads to a realignment of relationships.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 1, 1986

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Paul Vatelli
Screenplay & Story
Steve H. Mehoff
Original Score
Jacque Martikay, Zok Richards
Original Title
If My Mother... Only Knew
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 22m
Production Studios
Caballero Home Video

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Paul Vatelli

Screenplay & Story

Steve H. Mehoff

Original Score & Music

Jacque Martikay, Zok Richards

Director of Photography

John Pryor

Film Editing

Earl Waller

Department Leadership Roster

Paul Vatelli

Director

John Pryor

Director of Photography

Earl Waller

Editor

Steve H. Mehoff

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NC-17

NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NC-17

Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for If My Mother... Only Knew.

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Frequently Asked Questions About If My Mother... Only Knew

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is If My Mother... Only Knew about?

Hope Russell and her divorced mother, Dianne, live together and both have guy troubles. Dianne can't get over her ex, Roger, and Hope's boyfriend, Robby, is constantly at work and never has time to spend with her. When Robby blows her off yet again, Hope goes to a concert with possibly lesbian friend, Lynanne, leaving her mother home alone when Robby finally does drop by. Robby convinces Dianne to accompany him to a night club, which leads to a realignment of relationships.

Who directed If My Mother... Only Knew?

If My Mother... Only Knew was directed by Paul Vatelli.

Who stars in If My Mother... Only Knew?

The principal cast of If My Mother... Only Knew includes Honey Wilder, Amber Lynn, John Leslie, Tom Byron, Herschel Savage.

When was If My Mother... Only Knew released and how long is it?

If My Mother... Only Knew was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.

Who composed the musical score for If My Mother... Only Knew?

The original motion picture soundtrack for If My Mother... Only Knew was composed by Jacque Martikay, Zok Richards.

What is the age rating and content advisory for If My Mother... Only Knew?

If My Mother... Only Knew holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).