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Mother (1996) | Criteria

Still from Mother — Mother (1996) — Albert BrooksPhotographed by Lajos Koltai

Poster for Mother

Albert Brooks

Mother

United States / English / 1996 / 1h 44m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Criterion Collection: Spine №1232
Letterboxd: 3.50/5·8.1K ratings·2.1K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A neurotic, twice-divorced sci-fi writer moves back in with his mother to solve his personal problems.

Included in
Additions: September 2020
Position 54
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Directed by Albert Brooks
Position 5

Credits

Crew

DirectorAlbert Brooks

WriterMonica Johnson, Albert Brooks

CinematographerLajos Koltai

Composer

EditorHarvey Rosenstock

ProducerScott Rudin, Herb Nanas

Cast

Albert Brooksas John Henderson

Debbie Reynoldsas Beatrice Henderson

Rob Morrowas Jeff Henderson

Lisa Kudrowas Linda

John C. McGinleyas Carl

Isabel Glasseras Cheryl Henderson

James Gleasonas Waiter

Vanessa Williamsas Donna

Paul Collinsas Lawyer

Laura Weekesas Karen Henderson

Richard Assadas TV Installer

Joey Naberas TV Installer

Danielle Quinnas Jill Henderson

Spencer Kleinas Josh Henderson

Anne Haneyas Helen

Billye Ree Wallaceas Alice

Matt Nolanas 'Gap' Salesman

Harry Hutchinsonas Pet Store Salesman

Kimiko Gelmanas Saleswoman at Victoria's Secret

Peter Whiteas Charles

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