'night, Mother
Synopsis
A mother and daughter spend a night together after the daughter reveals that she will kill herself by the end of it.
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Night mother trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-12-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$442K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Moore
- Screenplay & Story
- Marsha Norman
- Original Score
- David Shire
- Original Title
- 'night, Mother
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $442K
- Production Studios
- Aaron Spelling Productions, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Moore
Marsha Norman
David Shire
Stephen M. Katz
Suzanne Pettit
David Lancaster, Alan Greisman, Aaron Spelling, Dann Byck
Department Leadership Roster
Suzanne Pettit
Editor
Robert Blackman
Costume Design
Jackson De Govia
Production Design
Alan Greisman
Producer
Aaron Spelling
Producer
Stephen M. Katz
Director of Photography
Marsha Norman
Writer
Marsha Norman
Screenplay
Tom Moore
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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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Available 1980s
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1980
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Frequently Asked Questions About 'night, Mother
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What is 'night, Mother about?
A mother and daughter spend a night together after the daughter reveals that she will kill herself by the end of it.
Who directed 'night, Mother?
'night, Mother was directed by Tom Moore.
Who stars in 'night, Mother?
The principal cast of 'night, Mother includes Sissy Spacek, Anne Bancroft, Ed Berke, Carol Robbins, Jennifer Roosendahl.
When was 'night, Mother released and how long is it?
'night, Mother was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did 'night, Mother make at the box office?
'night, Mother grossed $442K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for 'night, Mother?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 'night, Mother was composed by David Shire.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 'night, Mother?
'night, Mother holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).